ive had this gar for more than 6 months now and he doesnt seem to have grown??? He's growing out in my 29g (that will eventually be a breeding tank for feeders) until he goes in with the Needlenose in the 90g. The Needle Nose Gar inhabits the top region of the tank, so surface area is is much more important then depth with these large fish. Gar Characins and Other Fish The barracuda freshwater fish is characterized by a calm behavior (even shy and scary) and can coexist with other aquarium fish. Please carefully check our Delivery Conditions before you place an order. This species is mainly distributed in Panama and Colombia and reaches a length of up to 30 cm.. Hujeta insculptus, This species is mainly distributed in Colombian Rivers. Caution needs to be exercised when feeding these fish, as they will readily bite the hand that feeds it. They are typically found in slow moving river tributaries and streams where they use the cover provided by overhanging or floating vegetation to ambush small fish, insects and amphibians. Please click here to see the fish profile explaining the keeping and breeding conditions for this species. Water Changes: Weekly - Water change should be 25-30% weekly. Here's a pic of my little Hujeta Gar I just picked up. We offer free shipping. These fish have been known to inflict nasty and painful bites. Care The Rocket Garfish is known from the Río Magdalena and Río Sinú basins in northern Colombia, eastwards to rivers draining into Lago de Maracaibo in northwestern Venezuela. Re: hujeta gars A.K.A. The Needle Nose Gar is a carnivore and should be fed a variety of live foods such as small fish and crustaceans. ... May also be seen on sale as the Freshwater Barracuda, Gar Characin, or Hujeta Gar. MFK Member. Size is currently about 4-6 inches from tip of mouth to end of tail tip. Offering Ctenolucius hujeta (Gar Characin) – approximately 7 … 9 cm in size..The image used above is for illustration purposes only. These fish do well in shoals/groups and tend to dwell on the upper levels of the tank. Dec 15, 2010 30 0 0 Germany. Other common names for this fish: False Spotted Gar or Spotted Pike Characin, False Gar, Peruvian Gar. maybe half an inch? Care also needs to be taken when cleaning the tank. i used to feed him feeder guppies and switched to spirulina pellets about 4 months ago... any thoughts on this? i have been feeding them daphnia,bloodworm and tetra prima. Aquarium Setup. A portion of the surface of the water should be covered with floating plants. K. Knife_Eel Feeder Fish. Origin [edit | edit source] rocket gar #9 the flying fox is a bit bigger and much fatter.cichlid about same the only thing is the kuhli's are same length but thiner. Description. The hujeta gar Ctenolucius hujeta is the most widely traded of the gar-like characins, though related species of Boulengerella and Ctenolucius turn up periodically as well. Freshwater Barracuda, Gar Characin, Slant Nosed Gar, South American Freshwater Needlefish, Silver Gar, Hujeta Pike Characin Additional scientific names Ctenolucius hujeta hujeta, Luciocharax insculptus, Xiphostoma hujeta. Dec 22, 2010 #8 Hujetas are group fish. A large, well-planted tank with many shelters is needed. Care: When young, the Hujeta may accept comercial diets, but adults should mainly be fed with live fish. Needle Nose Gar (Xenentodon cancila) are found throughout the tropical jungles and rural areas of southeast Asia. The breeding habits of this species are unknown, as the Needle Nose Gar has yet to be spawned in the home aquarium.

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