Black Melanistic Florida Gar (Lepisosteus platyrhincus) Frozen Food Does not require large swimming

Does not require large swimming space but benefits from stable conditions

This will allow the fish to exhibit its natural behavior

Marbled Sleeper

making it a favorite among serious collectors

is the provision of a deep (2-3″) bed of sand as substrate

Black Melanistic Florida Gar (Lepisosteus platyrhincus) Frozen Food Does not require large swimmingThis melanistic color morph is the absence of all color except black. The Florida gar is a species of gar found in the US from the Savannah River and Ochlockonee River watersheds of Georgia and throughout peninsular Florida. Florida gar can reach a length over 3 ft. The young feed on zooplankton and insect larvae, as well as small fish. Adults mainly eat fish, shrimp, and crayfish.