Florida Gar (Lepisosteus platyrhincus)

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Contents 1 Alternative names 1.1 Synonyms 2 Sexing 3 Tank compatibility 4 Diet 5 Feeding regime 6 Environment Specifics 7 Behaviour 8 Identification 9 Pictures 10 External links

Alternative names

Florida Gar

Synonyms

Cylindrosteus megalops, Lepisosteus platyrhynchus

Sexing

Unknown

Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

Diet

This fish will primarily feed on live/frozen foods such as shrimp. It may take some time to wean on to dead foods.

Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

Environment Specifics

Requires a very large spacious tank with excellent filtration and water quality, appreciates some form of hiding spots.

Behaviour

A natural hunter which will slowly stalk its prey before it attacks.

Identification

How to id the animal.

Pictures

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Aquaria Central