{"product_id":"alligator-gar","title":"Alligator Gar","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"140\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"140\"\u003eSpecies Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"189\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"164\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"187\"\u003eAtractosteus spatula\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"189\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"208\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alligator Gar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"189\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"242\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 10 feet (3 meters), though typically 4–6.5 feet (1.2–2 meters) in captivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"189\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"349\"\u003eLife Expectancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–70 years in the wild; 20–30 years in captivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"189\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"416\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow-moving rivers, bayous, estuaries, and lakes with abundant vegetation; can tolerate brackish and freshwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"535\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"561\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"561\"\u003eTank Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"650\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"587\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500+ gallons for juveniles; ponds or custom tanks for adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"650\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"675\"\u003eIdeal Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–86°F (24–30°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"650\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"711\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"650\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"743\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–20 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"650\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"773\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive; predatory toward smaller fish but generally non-aggressive toward tank mates of similar size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"890\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"915\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"915\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Nutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"958\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"934\"\u003eOmnivorous:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily carnivorous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"972\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fish, crustaceans, amphibians, small mammals and birds in the wild; in captivity, feed whole fish, shrimp, and occasionally carnivore pellets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong, torpedo-shaped body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlive-brown to gray-green coloration on the back with a lighter underside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTough, ganoid scales that resemble armor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo rows of large, sharp teeth in the upper jaw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003eDistinctive Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003eBroad, alligator-like snout (hence the name)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003eCan breathe both air and water via a specialized swim bladder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003eConsidered a \"living fossil\" due to ancient lineage dating back over 100 million years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fiora Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42901624291370,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"QAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/6747\/1658\/files\/Alligator.png?v=1750809652","url":"https:\/\/fioraaquatic.com\/ar\/products\/alligator-gar","provider":"Fiora Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}