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Hujeta Rocket Gar

Ctenolucius hujeta

Hujeta Rocket Gar (Ctenolucius hujeta) aquarium profile: minimum 75 gallon tank, 10 inch adult size, 74-82°F temperature range, and advanced care. Keep a group of at least 3.

Community leaningAdvanced care
Hujeta Rocket Gar aquarium fish
75 galMinimum tank
10 inAdult size
3Schooling minimum
74-82°FTemperature

Water Range

pH
6-7.5
GH
3-12 dGH
KH
1-8 dKH

Behavior

Temperament
Moderate
Fin nipping
0/5
Territory
1/5

Diet and Care

Diet
carnivore
Diet difficulty
4/5
Care difficulty
4/5

Planning Notes

Predatory or specialist fish; plan for adult size, secure lids, and meaty feeding needs.

This species may need live, frozen, fresh, or otherwise specialized foods.

live or fresh foodspecialized dietpredatory feedingescape risklarge adult size
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