Alligator Gar (Atractosteus spatula) Sizes:4.5 - 5 inches is a beautiful ray-finned fish

is a beautiful ray-finned fish from East Africa and Northern Australia

Tank Size:A minimum of 29 gallons for a single specimen is recommended

Grows very large—plan ahead

This albino variant makes for a bright addition to any pond or aquarium

Alligator Gar (Atractosteus spatula) Sizes:4.5 - 5 inches is a beautiful ray-finned fishAlligator Gar (Atractosteus spatula) The Alligator Gar is one of the largest and most powerful freshwater fish in North America, often referred to as a true living fossil. With its broad, alligator like snout, armored ganoid scales, and massive size potential, this species commands immediate attention. Native to rivers and lakes across the southern United States, the Alligator Gar is a surface dwelling apex predator best suited for very large