99.9% flg unless it was wild caught... and then they'de need a collection point.. 75 isn't ideal but its def not a bad tank-size for him atm. I kept my flg in their 75 until they where about that size.. so depending how old this fish is he may already be stunted and be fine in the 75 for a long-time yet. but a 24"deep tank would def suit him much better in the near future (by himself a 120W 4x2 footprint (same dims as 75 just deeper) would suffice imo for life or 180/220. footprint is the most important number as they are like sticks and don't bend well obviousely so width and legth are more important then depth as long as it's reasonable. not a crazy like frag tank thats 8" deep or something like that) On the positive side.. hes one of the smallest species of gar. so if you wanted to keep him you'de likely only need one upgrade for him.
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99.9% flg unless it was wild caught... and then they'de need a collection point.. 75 isn't ideal but its def not a bad tank-size for him atm. I kept my flg in their 75 until they where about that size.. so depending how old this fish is he may already be stunted and be fine in the 75 for a long-time yet. but a 24"deep tank would def suit him much better in the near future (by himself a 120W 4x2 footprint (same dims as 75 just deeper) would suffice imo for life or 180/220. footprint is the most important number as they are like sticks and don't bend well obviousely so width and legth are more important then depth as long as it's reasonable. not a crazy like frag tank thats 8" deep or something like that) On the positive side.. hes one of the smallest species of gar. so if you wanted to keep him you'de likely only need one upgrade for him.
Hi! i'm thinking of getting a gar.. my lfs has some labeled as alligator gars. i just want to know if they really are alligator gars because i dont think i will be able to get a big enough tank. If they are fla/spotted gars then i may be able to get a tank for them.. btw, they are about3-4inches. thanks in advance.. 
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Florida gar!Hi! i'm thinking of getting a gar.. my lfs has some labeled as alligator gars. i just want to know if they really are alligator gars because i dont think i will be able to get a big enough tank. If they are fla/spotted gars then i may be able to get a tank for them.. btw, they are about3-4inches. thanks in advance..
if I remember correctly, that pretty much came from Solomon and if that is not a Florida gar then it can only be a spotted gar but there is no information to prove that. So, FLG.
ID? I have been told florida. The lfs says SA spotted gar. I have looked on the web, but want any advice. Currently in 60 gallon with Oscar and Ebjd but will upgrade in January to 180gallon. Any pointers will be appreciated 
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Picked up this guy over the weekend. He was advertised as a "Florida alligator gar" and they said they thought he might be a hybrid of some sort. I'm honestly just hoping its a FLG. Input is greatly appreciated.
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