Hujeta

Hujeta Gar Ctenolucius hujeta Other names: Freshwater Barracuda, Gar Characin, Rocket Gar These fish are surface dwelling predators. They are not actually related to the true Gars, but they are called gars because of their body shape.

Xiphostoma hujeta, Luciocharax insculptus, Hydrocynus hujeta (not valid) Size Can attain 28" (70cm), but often much smaller in aquaria.

Breeding: Ctenolucius hujeta (Freshwater Barracuda) breeding is hard but possible. Keep one male with two females in a large aquarium. Condition them well before trying to get them to spawn.

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For tankmates the best fish are ones that are peaceful and cannot be swallowed by the Hujeta itself. Other large predatory characins such as cachorros can also be kept with hujetas successfully and provide a more enlightening look.

See also: Water, Fish, Freshwater Barracuda, Spotted, Cachorro