Gar Characin
Ctenolucius hujeta
The Gar Characin (Ctenolucius hujeta) is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Ctenoluciidae. It grows to 26 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 22–28 °C.
- Size
- 26 cmstandard length, tail fin excluded
- Temperature
- 22–28 °C
- pH
- 5.0–7.5
- Tank footprint
- 180 × 60 cm
In the aquarium
Temperature22–28 °C
pH5.0–7.5
Hardness1–15 °dGH
In the wild
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Climate zone
- Tropical
- Aquarium trade
- Public aquariums only
Conservation status
Classification
- OrderCharaciformes
- FamilyCtenoluciidae
- GenusCtenolucius
- SpeciesCtenolucius hujeta
Quick answers
- Gar Characin size: how big does it get?
- It grows to 26 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded).
- Gar Characin tank size: what is the minimum?
- A tank with a footprint of at least 180 × 60 cm.
- Gar Characin water parameters: what does it need?
- Temperature 22–28 °C, pH 5.0–7.5, hardness 1–15 °dGH.
- Gar Characin: is it endangered?
- The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.
Related species
Sources
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