Needle Nose Gar Care Guide
Xenentodon cancila
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Bioload Score
10000
Semi-AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 40.0 cm / 15.8"
- Temperature
- 23–28°C (74–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 200L (53 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Mid
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Carnivorous; feeds primarily on small fish and insects.
Community Compatibility
Best kept in large tanks with ample swimming space. Prefers the upper levels.
Good to Know
Needle Nose Gars are known for their slender bodies and long jaws, requiring live foods for optimal health.
Gender Differences
Males are generally slimmer than females.
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