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Archer fish
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| Common name | Archer fish |
| Scientific name | Toxotes jaculatrix |
| Synonyms | T. jaculator |
| Size | Up to 10" (25cm), but usually smaller. |
| Origin | India, Southeast Asia to Australia. |
| Tank setup | Larger aquarium, with plants or roots going down into or out from the water.
Ideally, use a deep tank part-filled, with a tight-fitting lid, to provide a space above the water where
insects can be introduced. |
| Compatibility | Fairly peaceful with similar sized fish. |
| Temperature | 25-30oC (77-86oF) |
| Water chemistry | Fairly hard, neutral to alkaline (pH 7.0-8.5). Often sold in freshwater when young, but they
should be transferred to brackish water for their long term health. |
| Feeding | Carnivorous: an inectivore which feeds from the surface, will accept most floating aquarium foods. |
| Sexing | Unknown |
| Breeding | Unknown |
| Comments | This fish is known for its ability to shoot down insects with a jet of water, and it
is possible to witness this behaviour in the aquarium with the right type of set up. They can be aggressive with their own kind,
so it is advisable to keep either a single specimen, or a small group of similar sized individuals, to spread out any aggression. |
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