Spotted Gar Care Guide
Lepisosteus oculatus
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Bioload Score
50000
Semi-AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 90.0 cm / 35.4"
- Temperature
- 16–27°C (60–80°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 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
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Carnivorous; prefers live prey like fish and invertebrates.
Community Compatibility
Best suited for large aquariums or ponds with similar-sized species.
Good to Know
Spotted Gars are distinguished by their unique spotted appearance and armor-like scales.
Gender Differences
Females tend to be larger and more robust.
Stock Spotted Gar in Your Tank
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