Shortnose Gar Care Guide
Lepisosteus platostomus
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Bioload Score
50000
Semi-AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 100.0 cm / 39.4"
- Temperature
- 16–27°C (60–80°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 8.0
- Min Tank Size
- 2000L (528 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Mid
- Origin
- North America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Carnivorous; mainly feeds on fish.
Community Compatibility
Should be kept with similarly sized species due to its predatory nature.
Good to Know
The Shortnose Gar can breathe air, allowing it to live in low-oxygen environments.
Gender Differences
Sexual dimorphism is not pronounced.
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