Toxotes jaculatrix

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Banded Archerfish
Banded Archerfish
Species	Toxotes jaculatrix
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	208.198 liters 208,197.648 mL 55 US Gallons (208.2L)
Size	30.48 cm 8-12 " (20.3-30.5cm)
pH	7.0 - 8.0
Temp.	298.15 K 25 °C 536.67 °R 302.594 K 29.444 °C 544.67 °R77 -85 °F (25-29.4°C)
Water Hardness	12-25
Stocking Ratio	1:2 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods Other (See article)
Life Span	5-8 years

[edit] Alternative names

Banded Archerfish

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Primarily a surface feeder, but will occasionally occupy the middle of the tank as well. Only with other brackish or hardwater species, such as Monodactylus and Scatophagus.

[edit] Diet

Although adaptable, the use insects and other invertebrates regularly in their diet is preferred.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed lightly every day, twice a day, or heavily every other day.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Brackish water fish, SG 1.002 to 1.007, but can adapt to freshwater - however it is preferred if this condition is kept only temporarily. Lower the water level slightly as jumping can occur.

[edit] Behaviour

Rather active fish, becoming more so when in groups. Famous for their 'archery' abilities, where they shoot jets of water at insects above the water's surface.

[edit] Identification

Differ from other Toxotes by having thier banding extending into their dorsal fin, with only vertical banding. May or may not have a yellowish tail.

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[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Badmans Tropical Fish