Archer Fish ( Toxotes jaculator )
€35.51
- Scientific Name: Toxotes (e.g., Toxotes jaculatrix, Toxotes chatareus)
- Common Name: Archer Fish
- Origin: Found in Southeast Asia, including India, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia, inhabiting both freshwater and brackish waters (rivers, estuaries, mangrove swamps).
- Size: Typically grows to 6-12 inches (15-30 cm), depending on the species.
- Tank Size: Minimum 55 gallons
- Water Temperature: 75-82°F (24-28°C)
- pH: 6.5-7.5
- Diet: Carnivorous; feeds on insects, small fish, and crustaceans. In captivity, they accept live/frozen foods like krill, bloodworms, and brine shrimp.
- Temperament: Semi-aggressive; may exhibit territorial behavior, especially when young or during feeding.
- Compatibility: Best kept with peaceful to semi-aggressive species, such as larger tetras, cichlids, and livebearers. Avoid small or delicate fish.
- Breeding: Egg-layer; relatively challenging to breed in captivity. They spawn in floating plants and guard their eggs.
- Care Tips: Archer fish are famous for their ability to shoot streams of water at insects or prey above the water’s surface. Ensure a spacious tank with floating plants and robust filtration. They require a high-protein diet to maintain health and energy for their unique hunting behavior.
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