ToxotidaeFreshwater Fishintermediate
Archer Fish (Toxotes jaculatrix)
Toxotes jaculatrix
Origin: Southeast Asia, Australia
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Water Parameters
Temperature25–30 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH7–8.5
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GH (Hardness)8–25 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)5–15 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 30 cm
- Min Tank
- 200 L
- Lifespan
- 10+
- Swimming Level
- surface
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- semi-aggressive; predatory toward small fish
About
Toxotes jaculatrix, the Banded Archerfish, is famous for its remarkable ability to spit jets of water to knock insects off overhanging vegetation. A fascinating biotope specimen fish that needs overhanging features and open surface space.
Care Guide
100 L+ tank with open surface and overhanging lid. Slightly brackish water (SG 1.002–1.006) to fully fresh. Temperature 25–30°C, pH 7.0–8.5. Feed crickets, mealworms, floating pellets. Group of 3+ reduces aggression.
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