Tropical Gar Care Guide
Atractosteus tropicus
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Bioload Score
60000
Semi-AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 125.0 cm / 49.2"
- Temperature
- 24–29°C (75–85°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 8.0
- Min Tank Size
- 2500L (660 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Mid
- Origin
- Central America
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Carnivorous; prefers live prey.
Community Compatibility
Best kept with large, robust species that can hold their own.
Good to Know
The Tropical Gar exhibit a remarkable tolerance to salinity changes.
Gender Differences
Males are generally smaller than females.
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