{"id":10416,"date":"2026-02-17T19:13:05","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T19:13:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/platinum-florida-spotted-gar-lepisosteus-platyrhincus-15cm\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T19:13:12","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T19:13:12","slug":"platinum-florida-spotted-gar-lepisosteus-platyrhincus-15cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=platinum-florida-spotted-gar-lepisosteus-platyrhincus-15cm","title":{"rendered":"Platinum Florida Spotted Gar Lepisosteus Platyrhincus 15cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Platinum Florida Spotted Gar Lepisosteus Platyrhincus 15cm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Overview:<\/strong> The Florida Spotted Gar, known for its striking pattern and elongated body, is a captivating freshwater species native to Florida&#8217;s slow-moving rivers and lakes. With its prehistoric appearance, this gar adds a unique touch to any large aquarium.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Originating from Florida&#8217;s waterways, these gars thrive in warm, shallow environments, preferring well-oxygenated waters.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Feeding:<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tank Mates:<\/strong> Best kept with similarly sized, non-aggressive fish that won&#8217;t fit into its mouth. Compatible tank mates include larger tetras, catfish species like Synodontis, and robust cichlids.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aggression:<\/strong> While predatory, Florida Spotted Gars can be surprisingly peaceful towards tank mates that don&#8217;t trigger their hunting instincts. Adequate space and hiding spots reduce potential territorial behavior.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Experience Level:<\/strong> Recommended for intermediate to experienced aquarists due to their specific dietary needs and requirement for spacious setups.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Water Parameters:<\/strong> These gars prefer temperatures between 72\u00b0F to 82\u00b0F (22\u00b0C to 28\u00b0C), pH levels around 6.5 to 7.5, and moderately hard water.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Platinum Florida Spotted Gar Lepisosteus Platyrhincus 15cm Overview: The Florida Spotted Gar, known for its striking pattern and elongated body, is a captivating freshwater species native to Florida&#8217;s slow-moving rivers and lakes. With its prehistoric appearance, this gar adds a unique touch to any large aquarium. Origin: Originating from Florida&#8217;s waterways, these gars thrive in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":10415,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[49],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-10416","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-gar","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/10416","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/10415"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=10416"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=10416"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=10416"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=10416"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}