Rocket Gar?

[mwm]

I was at my lfs a while back and they had these gar called "Rocket Gar" they told me they grew to 8-12" and they were about 6" and 15$ each. Does anyone know what im talking about?

 

[mwm]

alright i found a picture. Anyone know its real name?

 

[CFC]

Ctenolucius hujeta, not a gar at all but a predatory Characin from South America. Nice fish but need a big tank as they are very skittish and will smash themselves up pretty bad against the hood and glass if startled, i wouldnt keep one in less than 100 gallons.

 

[mwm]

Good to know thanks