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Hujeta Rocket Gar

Ctenolucius hujeta

Hujeta Rocket Gar (Ctenolucius hujeta) is a social community species for a cycled 75+ gallon freshwater aquarium. Plan for about 10 inches as an adult, 74-82°F water, pH 6-7.5, and advanced care. Keep a group of at least 3; larger groups often behave more naturally when the tank has room.

Community leaningAdvanced care
Hujeta Rocket Gar, a community leaning 10 inch aquarium species for 75+ gallon tanks
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 sizeswallows small fishshrimp predatorfry predator

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