Florida Gar Care Guide
Lepisosteus platyrhincus
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Bioload Score
60000
Semi-AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 125.0 cm / 49.2"
- Temperature
- 16–27°C (60–80°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 8.0
- Min Tank Size
- 1500L (396 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Mid
- Origin
- USA
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Carnivorous; feeds on fish, crustaceans, and insects.
Community Compatibility
Can be housed with other large species in spacious tanks or ponds.
Good to Know
Florida Gars are known for their ability to breathe air, allowing them to survive in low oxygen environments.
Gender Differences
Females are generally larger than males.
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