Ctenolucius hujeta, the Gar Characin. South America; northern Columbia and northwestern Venezuela. To twenty eight inches in length. Conds: dH to 22, temp. 22-25 C. Large tank with plenty of open swimming space and some planted cover, possibly floating plants to give shade. Predatory but, ok with larger fish. Carnivorous: feed live fish, worms etc - may prove difficult to wean onto 'dead' meaty foods.