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 °R
77 -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

Contents

[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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Facts about Toxotes jaculatrix
Availability Uncommon
Common name Banded Archerfish
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Toxotidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, Live Food  +, and Other Foods  +
Maximum Size 12 in (30.48 cm)  +
Maximum age 8  +
Maximum hardness 25  +
Maximum pH 8  +
Maximum temperature 302.594 K (29.444 °C, 85 °F, 544.67 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 55 US Gallon (208.198 liters, 208,197.648 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 12  +
Minimum pH 7  +
Minimum temperature 298.15 K (25 °C, 77 °F, 536.67 °R)  +
Scientific name Toxotes jaculatrix
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