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[Philip Chin]

Looks like a Florida gar.

Both of them? And in Malaysia, Florida gars are quite rare. I mean they look similar to spotted gars so i may be wrong.

 

[kno4te]

Both of them? And in Malaysia, Florida gars are quite rare. I mean they look similar to spotted gars so i may be wrong.

I’d say both of them. Gar are captive bred for some time now, especially in Asia. Not really rare in my opinion. If it’s in ur lfs then it’s usually a captive bred flo gar even in Asia. True spotted gar aren’t readily available. Florida gars and spotted gars do look alike. There are superspot Florida gars our there from captive breeding. They sell better. To say one is a spotted vs Florida is nearly impossible unless u trust ur importer.

 

[Philip Chin]

I’d say both of them. Gar are captive bred for some time now, especially in Asia. Not really rare in my opinion. If it’s in ur lfs then it’s usually a captive bred flo gar even in Asia. True spotted gar aren’t readily available. Florida gars and spotted gars do look alike. There are superspot Florida gars our there from captive breeding. They sell better. To say one is a spotted vs Florida is nearly impossible unless u trust ur importer.

I see, thanks mate.

 

[troutman54]

pretty sure I got a longnose gar, what is your opinion. got him from a friend who couldnt take care of him anymore about 6 months ago thats when the pic was taken now he grew 4 inches and I upgraded his tank

 

[kno4te]

Does look like a long nose.

 

[Aquaman6]

I was told this is an alligator gar.. any thoughts? Thank you!

 

[kno4te]

I was told this is an alligator gar.. any thoughts? Thank you!View attachment 1341561

Florida gar.

 

[Deadliestviper7]

Florida gar, look for the facial stripe

 

[Aquaman6]

Thank you for the replies. Much appreciated.

 

[Catlas Se7en]

Bought as Florda Gar. Im thinking its a longnose...