My New Addition!

[Bennlfer]

Here are some pics of my new gar! I would have gotten one with way more markings, but the guy dropped him and he fell behind the tank and got pretty beat up. Its a shame, he was a very nice fish. Hopefully he gets better!

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[Northernguy]

Thats a great looking gar!
What kind is it?
How long is it now?

[Deleted User]

Congratulations on him! He looks really neat :19: :19: :19:

[Bennlfer]

I am assuming its a Florida gar, just like my other one. He is just lacking a bit in markings. As far as length, I think he's about 6 inches long.

[Bennlfer]

Thank you guys very much :22:

[Red]

What size tank will you be keeping him in?

[Bennlfer]

He will be kept in my 135 gallon

[Red]

He will outgrow the tank is the long run, hope you have something for him and the other one.

[Bennlfer]

Yes i plan on at least a 240 or a 300 gallon in the future.

[Rue]

Nice fish! thumbs2: Did you name him?

[rich311k]

Nice looking fish. Good luck with him.

[Bennlfer]

Thanks guys. And no i haven't named him.. Nor have i name any of my other fish.. Should i give them names? Lol

[tetra]

I always liked gars but i will never have a tank that big... Nice looking gar

[HorrorShowRot]

He is a beauty:)

[Lab_Rat]

Congrats! thumbs2:

[Demjor19]

Very nice! He'll darken up considerably...just give him time to destress and settle in. As far as the 135gal...that will actually hold him for a good number of years (at least 2-3). My largest Florida is around 18" and close to 6 years old. You will ideally want something about 2' wide. I have only ever seen one captive raise FL Gar that exceeded 20"...they aren't quite the monsters that most people think they are.

[Bennlfer]

Thanks!! The white belly on this guy is actually a nice contrast to my other gar.