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Latest revision as of 23:16, 13 February 2018
Small-Scaled Archer
Small-Scaled Archer
Toxotes microlepis
114 Litres (30 US G.)
15.2-20.3cm (6-8 ")
Freshwater
7.0 - 7.5
21.1-26.7°C (70 -80 °F)
5-12 °d
1:1 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Toxotidae
This animal is available captive bred
Contents
Additional names
- Small-Scaled Archer, Smallscale Archer, Freshwater Archerfish
Origin[edit]
- Found in the Mekong and Chao Phraya basins, Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo.
Sexing[edit]
- These fish are not possible to visually sex.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- A generally peaceful fish.
Diet[edit]
- Requires a meaty diet and should readily accept things such as wingless fruit flies, mealworms, bloodworm and small shrimp.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Requires a spacious tank with a secure lid and floating plants as they do not like bright lights.
Behaviour[edit]
- A peaceful fish that hides in vegetation waiting to shoot down prey.
Identification[edit]
- Often confused with Toxotes jaculatrix, or Toxotes chatareus.
Species Notes[edit]
- It was once rare in the trade (probably as bycatch), but it's becoming more available.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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