Cuban Gar (Atractosteus tristoechus)

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Cuban Gar

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Cuban Gar

Atractosteus tristoechus

Difficulty

Challenging

Min. Tank Size

1893 Litres (500 US G.)

Size

150-200 cm (59.1-78.7")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.5 - 7.5

Temp.

18 -23 °C (64.4-73.4°F)

Water Hardness

5-15 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Rare

Diet

Carnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

8-12 years

Habitat

Cuba

Family

Lepisosteidae




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Additional names

Cuban Gar

Additional scientific names

Atractoseus tristoechus, Esox tristoechus, Lepidosteus manjuari, Lepisosteus tristoechus
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