New Gar

[biggin]

I got my second gar today. Looks like a Florida Spotted Gar, these are pretty cool.

I will get some pics up soon of the new gar.

[Holey_Rock_of_Texas]

what are the tank mates of the gars?

[biggin]

Soon it will be a second gar and a bunch of bichirs....

A few pics....
http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc310/findme5x5/New%20Pics/2009_02_15_New_Gar_01.jpg

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc310/findme5x5/New%20Pics/2009_02_15_New_Gar_02.jpg

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc310/findme5x5/New%20Pics/2009_02_15_New_Gar_03.jpg

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc310/findme5x5/New%20Pics/2009_02_15_New_Gar_04.jpg

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc310/findme5x5/New%20Pics/2009_02_15_New_Gar_05.jpg

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc310/findme5x5/New%20Pics/2009_02_15_New_Gar_06.jpg

[pam916]

I used to have one years ago, they are really cool.

[cichlidkeeper]

what size tank?

[biggin]

Currently in a 100g....

Still debating on future options.

[cichlidkeeper]

indoor pond.......nuff said:D

[biggin]

I was thinking of taking over my neighbors pool....

[Padronis]

indoor pond.......nuff said:D

Heck yes!! That's a pretty cool looking guy. I now need another tank...:hehe:

[flamenco-t]

Good looking spotted gar blake..

stan

[cichlidkeeper]

plan: buy large lake close to home(e.g. grapevine lake). use it as your personal pond:D

[Dr. Awkward]

What a cool fish! I didn't know their eyes bent like that to follow the shape of their heads.

I also vote for indoor pond! Maybe a new island in the kitchen...

[flamenco-t]

Most lepisosteids species maxx out around 24" in captivity, except the aligator gar can get up to 36" ish.

Basically anything BUT aligator can be kept in home aquaria granted that you can provide at least a minimum of 36" wide tank.

IMO, florida/spotted will get about 24" MAX, tropical can get a little longer. Cuban gets about 24" as well as shortnose and longnose.

My florida are about 14" long and the tropical are 11" and 14" long.

SO to reply to ALL comments, NO you don;t need a lake for gars. It'll be nice, but as long as you can provide a 36" wide tank, you'll be fine.

Stan

[Typical Tony]

wow i want one.


saw one just like that at DNA in one of the planted tank. he looks to be about 4-5" long. looks pretty cool. i think theyre asking about $30-40 for him?

[radioaktiv]

love gar <3

such a cool-looking fish

[biggin]

Are you talking about the needlenose they have in the first planted tanks you see when you walk in?

wow i want one.


saw one just like that at DNA in one of the planted tank. he looks to be about 4-5" long. looks pretty cool. i think theyre asking about $30-40 for him?

[Typical Tony]

Are you talking about the needlenose they have in the first planted tanks you see when you walk in?

yea thats a gar right ?

[biggin]

They are similar but different. I will see if I can hunt down both scientific names....


That one they have has a nasty growth on it….
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They have a nice color to them.

[cichlidkeeper]

Most lepisosteids species maxx out around 24" in captivity, except the aligator gar can get up to 36" ish.

Basically anything BUT aligator can be kept in home aquaria granted that you can provide at least a minimum of 36" wide tank.

IMO, florida/spotted will get about 24" MAX, tropical can get a little longer. Cuban gets about 24" as well as shortnose and longnose.

My florida are about 14" long and the tropical are 11" and 14" long.

SO to reply to ALL comments, NO you don;t need a lake for gars. It'll be nice, but as long as you can provide a 36" wide tank, you'll be fine.

Stan

go to cabelas and see their 5 foot long gator gar!!!! they are even close to maybe 6 feet. they are HUGE!!!! they also have oscars, texas cichlids, a 2 foot long clown knife, red tail cats, 2 foot long pleco and some other aquarium residents. great tanks there and the guy who takes care of them is really nice. he gave us a grand tour. do i smell a g2g???

[biggin]

Those gar were not raised in tanks....

go to cabelas and see their 5 foot long gator gar!!!! they are even close to maybe 6 feet. they are HUGE!!!! they also have oscars, texas cichlids, a 2 foot long clown knife, red tail cats, 2 foot long pleco and some other aquarium residents. great tanks there and the guy who takes care of them is really nice. he gave us a grand tour. do i smell a g2g???

[rolloffhill]

do i smell a g2g???


Probably not...

[cichlidkeeper]

yeah, they go and catch them from local resorvoirs. still they're huge....
oh skip, just a thought on the g2g. he said that boy scout troops and stuff are welcome so why not a group of aquarists? it wouldnt really be a g2g, more of a tour. its dang cool to see the behind the scenes

[rolloffhill]

Just saying it probably won't happen but you're welcome to try. I don't think the turnout to the Dallas World Aquarium was as expected, so I doubt one to Cabela's with one tank to look at will fair to well...

[cichlidkeeper]

theres three tanks and a trout pond, but i get what your sayin. i was just throwin one out there:D

[biggin]

If I remember correctly they have a few nice sized tanks.

Just saying it probably won't happen but you're welcome to try. I don't think the turnout to the Dallas World Aquarium was as expected, so I doubt one to Cabela's with one tank to look at will fair to well...

[rolloffhill]

If I remember correctly they have a few nice sized tanks.

Neat, but I still doubt you would get the turnout that you would at an "Aquarium"

[cichlidkeeper]

tour.....behind.....scenes......

[flamenco-t]

go to cabelas and see their 5 foot long gator gar!!!! they are even close to maybe 6 feet. they are HUGE!!!!


If you read my post again, you will see that I put, "EXCEPT gator gar", all gars species don't get to over 24-36" in home aquaria.

[bra8ndy8]

It looks neat!! But when I was a little girl I caught a alligator gar and I am still terrified to this day!!! I know they are not the same....but still gives me the heeebeeegeeebeee's!! LOL

[tezr]

I was thinking of taking over my neighbors pool....


I have heard of some crazy bastards that have pools in their garages.....

[masroberts9]

dude... those pics dont do them justice.

[biggin]

Thanks....the new one is starting to show some nice spots I hope the color comes out even more.

dude... those pics dont do them justice.

I dunno who those crazies are....better then a llama in the kitchen....

I have heard of some crazy bastards that have pools in their garages.....

[masroberts9]

lol. shermanians!

[tezr]

I have heard of a couple of local places where gar are found. Think I might have to go netting this spring and see if I can get some youngins....

[biggin]

That would be a great addition to your pond....a alligator gar...

I have heard of a couple of local places where gar are found. Think I might have to go netting this spring and see if I can get some youngins....

[bra8ndy8]

You let your dog in kitchen.......Heck I let my Mastiff in the kitchen and he's bigger then the Alpaca!:p:

[biggin]

It's a BARN animal....

B-A-R-N

[bra8ndy8]

No it's not! LOL A lot of them are household pets. But the girls are the ones that let him in.....if that makes any difference!

[biggin]

I do not know anyone who keeps in in their kitchen...

[bra8ndy8]

I don't keep it in my kitchen.........:brandy:

[xtc]

I'm sure this will get worked out to each others satisfaction...

[greeneyed]

Just put it in the bathroom........