Description
Florida Spotted Gar Lepisosteus Platyrhincus
Overview: The Florida Spotted Gar, known for its striking pattern and elongated body, is a captivating freshwater species native to Florida’s slow-moving rivers and lakes. With its prehistoric appearance, this gar adds a unique touch to any large aquarium.
Origin: Originating from Florida’s waterways, these gars thrive in warm, shallow environments, preferring well-oxygenated waters.
Feeding: Primarily carnivorous, they eagerly consume live or frozen foods like small fish, shrimp, and insect larvae. Offering a varied diet ensures their optimal health and vibrancy.
Tank Mates: Best kept with similarly sized, non-aggressive fish that won’t fit into its mouth. Compatible tank mates include larger tetras, catfish species like Synodontis, and robust cichlids.
Aggression: While predatory, Florida Spotted Gars can be surprisingly peaceful towards tank mates that don’t trigger their hunting instincts. Adequate space and hiding spots reduce potential territorial behavior.
Experience Level: Recommended for intermediate to experienced aquarists due to their specific dietary needs and requirement for spacious setups.
Water Parameters: These gars prefer temperatures between 72°F to 82°F (22°C to 28°C), pH levels around 6.5 to 7.5, and moderately hard water.
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STANDARD UK DELIVERY COST IS FIXED AT £20 FOR ANY NUMBER OF FISH PER ORDER
INSURED UK DELIVERY COST IS FIXED AT £30 FOR ANY NUMBER OF FISH PER ORDER
We operate a UK wide next day delivery service available through DX overnight, a DEFRA registered courier. All our fish are packed in double thickness bags for safety and filled with pure oxygen. The bags are then wrapped in a foil blanket with heat packs to keep them warm. They are then packed in a large polystyrene box with a cardboard outer. All our fish are booked with the courier as “live fish” and travel in security cages throughout their journey. All fish are only in the box for a maximum of 18 hours which is our service level agreement with the courier. Your delivery date will be communicated to you via email within 24 hours of purchase and your tracking information will be sent to you directly via email by DX the evening before your scheduled delivery date. Please contact us if you would like to change your delivery date to a more convenient time. Deliveries are made on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday every week. We will always try our very best to get your order to you as quickly and as safely as possible.
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