Archerfish (Common) (Toxotes chatareus)

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Contents 1 Additional names 1.1 Additional scientific names 2 Origin 3 Sexing 4 Tank compatibility 5 Diet 6 Feeding regime 7 Environment Specifics 8 Behaviour 9 Identification 10 Pictures 11 Videos 12 External links

Additional names

Common Archerfish, Largescale Archerfish, Seven-Spot Archerfish

Additional scientific names

Coius chatareus, Taxotes chatareus, Toxotes chatarcus

Origin

This section requires expansion with: Location where this animal is found in the wild.

Sexing

This section requires expansion with: Methods for differentiating male and females.

Tank compatibility

Like other Archerfish, a surface feeder, and makes an excellent companion for other brackish fish, such as Scats.

Diet

Eats by spitting a jet of water at insects on twigs above the water knocking them into be eaten. However it prefers to jump for crickets so as to take away the chance of another fish taking its meal.

Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

Environment Specifics

This fish requires a spacious tank with a secure lid. A roomy aquarium with a clear water surface so that the fish can feed easily is best.

Behaviour

Like it's relative, Toxotes jaculatrix, it does exhibit the water shooting behaviour, but as said before, prefers jumping.

Identification

Often imported with T. jaculatrix, and simply labelled 'archerfish'. The difference between the species is the alternating short bands and spots along the upper region of the flanks, and has a slightly darker overall body appearance.

Pictures

Videos

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Aqua Hobby