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Black Spot Gar
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Aquarium Fish Sale offers what was once a rare item in the trade, but thanks to captive breeding, hujeta gars, or black spot gars, have come down in price. They are good with larger South American species, but these gars will eat fish small enough to fit in their mouth. Black spot gars can adapt to frozen foods, but one step at a time - we recommend small live feeders to start. Ambush predators, the gar will float near the target before his (or her - they are difficult to sex) sudden attack.
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Ctenolucius hujeta |
| Origin | Colombia and Venezuela |
| Care Level | Moderate |
| Temperament | Predatory |
| Adult Size | Up to 10–12" |
| Lifespan | 10–15 years |
| Diet | Carnivore (meaty foods) |
| Water Temperature | 75–82°F |
| pH | 6.0–7.5 |
| Group Size | Single or group |
| Shipping Size | Approx. 3" |
Care Guide
Tank setup: Gars are fast, long-bodied predators. Give them open swimming space, strong filtration and a heavy, tight lid.
Feeding: Feed meaty foods like frozen shrimp and fish, plus floating carnivore pellets once they learn to take them.
Tankmates: They will eat any fish that fits in their mouth. Keep them only with large, robust fish.
Good to know: Black spot gars are not true gars but pike characins, which stay much smaller than real gars.
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