Longnose Gar Care Guide
Lepisosteus osseus
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Bioload Score
20000
Semi-AggressiveModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 150.0 cm / 59.0"
- Temperature
- 20–28°C (68–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 8.0
- Min Tank Size
- 1000L (264 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Mid
- Origin
- North America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Carnivorous; feeds on smaller fish, using its needle-like snout to spear prey.
Community Compatibility
Can be kept with other large, predatory fish.
Good to Know
The Longnose Gar is known for its elongated snout and has been around since the Cretaceous period, making it a living fossil.
Gender Differences
Males and females are similar in appearance, though males may be slightly smaller.
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