Toxotes chatareus

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Archerfish (Common)
Archerfish (Common)
Species	Toxotes chatareus
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	208.198 liters 208,197.648 mL 55 US Gallons (208.2L)
Size	15.748 in 25-40 cm (9.8-15.7")
pH	7.0 - 8.0
Temp.	297.039 K 23.889 °C 534.67 °R 299.817 K 26.667 °C 539.67 °R75 -80 °F (23.9-26.7°C)
Water Hardness	8-12
Stocking Ratio	1:2 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	6-8 years

[edit] Alternative names

Common Archerfish, Largescale Archerfish, Seven-Spot Archerfish

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

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

[edit] 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.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed once or twice a day.

[edit] 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.

[edit] Behaviour

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

[edit] 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.

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