Help--Confused between H. Odoe and C. hujeta

[AroW]

I got two of what I think are hujetas but they were labeled as african pikes. How do I tell the difference? What size do they get(both of them)? Any comments on them?

 

[rumblesushi]

just type in ctenolucias hujeta into google images, then type in hepsetus odoe.

Odoe's are bulkier with different faces, teeth, and a bit more colour.

 

[rumblesushi]

btw these are both characins, not gars.

 

[hewhorunswithscissors]

yeah, do what he said.

both are nice fish to have. The odoe will grow into a larger, heavier, nastier fish ... I think they are cooler looking. The Hujeta is smaller, thinner, less attitude. The Odoe looks more "sinister" lurking around a tank.

 

[AroW]

I think its a hujeta now... Any ideas on where to get a H. Odoe in NY?

 

[baracuda]

The odoe is a silvery fish with the obvious teeth showing. Also, it gets alot larger. I kinda like the odoe better. I've been looking for one for a while but.....

 

[guppy]

They show up in the buy+sell sometimes try rehobotho or maybe one of these is still available. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14739&highlight=african+pikes

 

[Taz2478]

Fish Room Plus in NJ is trying to get more in. I love mine. wish I was closer to save on shipping.

 

[AroW]

thanks. I just picked one up today from him