Buy Golden Alligator Gar – Rare Color Morph | Primal Elegance in Aquatic Form

Product Overview

A genetic marvel and top-tier collector’s species, the Golden Alligator Gar stands apart with its bold, reflective gold scales and ancient lineage dating back over 100 million years. Sourced from certified breeding programs, each gar is conditioned for display readiness and arrives with documentation for legal and safe transport.

• Scientific Name: Atractosteus spatula (Golden Morph)

• Common Names: Golden Gar, Alligator Gar (Gold Phase)

• Origin: USA (Captive-bred, licensed sources)

• Ideal For: Custom show tanks, high-end aquariums, collectors of rare freshwater giants

Why Choose Our Golden Alligator Gars?

• Hand-selected for color vibrancy, body symmetry, and health

• Conditioned in specialist holding systems to reduce stress

• Fed live and frozen food for optimal conditioning

• Disease-screened and shipped via premium thermal packing systems

• All sizes fully acclimated and vet-checked

Available Sizes

• Juvenile: 8–12 inches (20–30 cm) – Ideal for growing into large show tanks

• Sub-adult: 18–24 inches (45–60 cm) – Developing strong gold coloration and feeding behavior

• Adult: 36+ inches (90+ cm) – Show-quality centerpiece for expansive aquascapes or ponds

Tank Requirements & Care

• Minimum Tank Size:

  • Juvenile: 300+ gallons

  • Adult: 1000+ gallons or custom indoor pond

• Tank Setup:

  • Wide open swimming space with secure lid (gars may jump)

  • Driftwood or rock zones to create depth, with minimal obstruction

  • Powerful filtration system and stable water conditions

• Water Parameters:

  • Temperature: 75–82°F (24–28°C)

  • pH: 6.8–7.8

  • Hardness: Moderate

  • Ammonia/Nitrites: 0 ppm

• Diet:

  • Live fish (feeder-safe), shrimp, silversides, tilapia fillet, earthworms

  • Transitioned to frozen or pellet foods over time

  • Feed 3–4 times weekly (larger, nutrient-dense meals)

Behavior & Compatibility

• Semi-aggressive apex predator

• Best kept alone or with other robust, similarly sized tankmates (e.g., stingrays, large catfish)

• Not safe with small or slow-swimming species

• May outgrow tankmates—requires species selection and long-term planning

Sourcing, Ethics & Compliance

• Licensed U.S. breeders only – No wild-caught stock

• Certified exotic morph – Golden variation is rare and stable

• Fully quarantined and stress-tested for long-haul shipping

• Shipped with documentation for legal import/export where permitted

Shipping & Packaging

• Fulfillment Hubs:

  • USA (Los Angeles): North & Latin America

  • Europe (Rotterdam): EU & UK

  • Asia-Pacific (Singapore): Asia, Middle East, Australia

• Shipping Methods:

  • Express Air Cargo (Global)

  • UPS/FedEx Overnight (Domestic)

  • Local courier delivery for select urban zones

• Packaging Details:

  • Bagged with oxygenated water and ammonia detoxifiers

  • Styrofoam-insulated box with heat/cool packs

  • Custom crate for large juveniles or adults

  • Clearly labeled: Live Aquatic Animal – Handle With Care

✅ Live Arrival Guarantee

• Valid on first delivery attempt only

• Unboxing video required within 1 hour of delivery

• Guarantee covered by store credit or replacement

• No returns of live animals due to ethical/legal constraints

• Contact 24/7 via live chat or support@luxuryfishshop.com

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