Hujeta Gar Question

[Cfremont23]

Hi all recently I lost almost all my fish in my 125 to ich and I'm starting to think about what to replace them with once everything is better in the tank. I was looking at hujeta gars and I thought I could probably get one or so for my tank. My question is, could I fit one in there and if so how many since I know they are schooling fish.
Thanks, Connor

 

[kno4te]

I’d get like 3-4 for the 125. That’ll be a good group for your tank.

 

[tlindsey]

There is a member selling a group of them.
mrrobxc

 

[tlindsey]

https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/8-ctenolucius-hujeta-gars.735602/page-2

 

[Cfremont23]

I’d get like 3-4 for the 125. That’ll be a good group for your tank.

Ok thanks I have a oscar and 2 bichirs in there will they conflict?

 

[mrrobxc]

Ok thanks I have a oscar and 2 bichirs in there will they conflict?

Depends on size of them. If you’re local hit me up.

 

[Cfremont23]

Depends on size of them. If you’re local hit me up.

Im in South NH and oscar is 10 inches and bichirs are 10 and 6ish

 

[mrrobxc]

probably nit a good idea. Hujetas are not robust enough to handle a grown Oscar IMO

 

[Cfremont23]

probably nit a good idea. Hujetas are not robust enough to handle a grown Oscar IMO

Well she(I'm assuming its a she) isn't aggressive to any others even while feeding and its just a grown out for her until most likely this summer when I can get a bigger tank for it.

 

[kno4te]

probably nit a good idea. Hujetas are not robust enough to handle a grown Oscar IMO

+1. I would pass on the hujeta gars due to tankamtes. Keep in mind cichlids temperaments can change as the fish get older. Even a bichir can take them down due to slim profile if a lower jaw.