J Jaxson Black Skirt Tetra MFK Member Dec 16, 2018 48 15 13 23 Jul 30, 2019 #1 Is this a true black gar, or is it just from breeding season(wild caught). Also, what the species would be(caught in Georgia).
Is this a true black gar, or is it just from breeding season(wild caught). Also, what the species would be(caught in Georgia).
kno4te MFK Moderator Staff member Global Moderator MFK Member Dec 24, 2005 18,753 21,454 480 USA Jul 30, 2019 #2 Looks like a dark phase (stressed) alligator gar. Have seen black tropical gars that are bred that way. I believe Georgia has spotted, longnose and gator. Reactions: Chicxulub and tlindsey
Looks like a dark phase (stressed) alligator gar. Have seen black tropical gars that are bred that way. I believe Georgia has spotted, longnose and gator.
tlindsey Silver Tier VIP MFK Member Aug 6, 2011 24,059 25,373 1,660 Ohio Jul 30, 2019 #3 Like stated probably stressed but definitely a Alligator Gar. Reactions: kno4te
J Jaxson Black Skirt Tetra MFK Member Dec 16, 2018 48 15 13 23 Jul 30, 2019 #4 So it's not a true black gar, so I won't be buying it then
K krichardson Bronze Tier VIP MFK Member Jun 19, 2006 27,728 14,909 480 Datnoid Island Jul 30, 2019 #5 Maybe it's due to the lighting or whatever but the fish looks more brown than black anyhow. Reactions: tlindsey and Chicxulub
J Jaxson Black Skirt Tetra MFK Member Dec 16, 2018 48 15 13 23 Jul 30, 2019 #6 Well it was advertised as a black gar, but it apparently is not
K krichardson Bronze Tier VIP MFK Member Jun 19, 2006 27,728 14,909 480 Datnoid Island Jul 30, 2019 #7 Well that sucks.How much were they asking for their falsely described fish?
K krichardson Bronze Tier VIP MFK Member Jun 19, 2006 27,728 14,909 480 Datnoid Island Jul 30, 2019 #9 Jaxson said: 200 Click to expand... Good thing you weren't taken then. Reactions: Kris P Bacon and tlindsey
J Jaxson Black Skirt Tetra MFK Member Dec 16, 2018 48 15 13 23 Jul 30, 2019 #10 Yea, definitely not worth it Reactions: tlindsey