Hujeta Gar
Ctenolucius hujeta
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pH
6.5–7.5
Temperature
23–28 °C
Max size
25 cm
Min tank
400 L
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
A slim, beaked surface predator that hangs motionless then strikes. Needs a long tank with a tight lid and tankmates too large to swallow; prone to snout injury against glass.
Care guide
Keeping Hujeta Gar healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
A minimum 400L aquarium suits Hujeta Gar. Use robust décor and sight breaks so each fish can hold its own space.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6.5–7.5 and 23–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers; acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Carnivore — live and frozen foods. Feed small amounts it clears in a couple of minutes, and vary the diet.
Behaviour
Surface predator; skittish. Watch it at feeding time and at lights-out to see its real temperament in your tank.
Tankmates
Choose robust tankmates of similar size, and nothing small enough to be eaten. Add Hujeta Gar last so territories reset.
Breeding
Breeding success with Hujeta Gar depends on the line and water chemistry; ask your shop about proven pairs.
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