Ctenolucius hujeta the Freshwater Barracuda (Gar Characin for Sale)

This unique predatory fish is found throughout South America, the Hujeta or Silver Gar is not a true gar but related to tetras and other characins. Note that they will readily hunt and eat fish smaller than they are, these fish are fairly peaceful towards appropriately-sized tankmates and will do best in small groups. Gar Characin are fairly hardy fish, and will thrive in a variety of water parameters. Hujeta Gar fish are surface-dwelling fish, and will jump if given the opportunity so a tight fitting lid is essential.

Ctenolucius hujeta, also known as silver gar, rocket gar, hujeta gar and freshwater barracuda, is a slender, medium-sized freshwater fish found in Venezuela and Colombia, where it is known as "agujeta"; Spanish for "shoelace". Large specimens can reach 30 cm in length.

Ctenolucius hujeta, also known as silver gar, rocket gar, hujeta gar and freshwater barracuda, is a slender, medium-sized freshwater fish found in Venezuela and Colombia, where it is known as "agujeta"; Spanish for "shoelace". Large specimens can reach 30 cm in length. Ctenolucius hujeta (Valenciennes, 1850).

Predator and fish eater. Can be weaned onto frozen and prepared foods over time. Ctenolucius hujeta (Valenciennes, 1850)

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