Spotted Gar Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Spotted Gar in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 500 gallons (for adults)
• Compatibility: Best kept alone or with other large, robust, and fast-moving fish that cannot be swallowed. Not suitable for community tanks with smaller fish.
• Special requirements: Requires a very large tank with ample swimming space and hiding spots. Excellent filtration is essential due to their messy eating habits. They are obligate air-breathers and must have access to the surface to gulp air. A secure lid is crucial as they are known jumpers.

Water parameters

Temperature

65-80°F (18-27°C)

pH level

6.5-8.0

Hardness

5-20 dGH

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