Difference between revisions of "Toxotes microlepis"
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− | + | :Found in the Mekong and Chao Phraya basins, Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo. | |
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− | + | :These fish are not possible to visually sex. | |
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− | + | == Tank compatibility == | |
+ | :A generally peaceful fish. | ||
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+ | :Requires a meaty diet and should readily accept things such as wingless fruit flies, mealworms, [[bloodworm]] and small shrimp. | ||
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+ | :Feed once or twice a day. | ||
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+ | :Requires a spacious tank with a secure lid and floating plants as they do not like bright lights. | ||
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+ | == Behaviour == | ||
+ | :A peaceful fish that hides in vegetation waiting to shoot down prey. | ||
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+ | == Identification == | ||
+ | :Often confused with ''[[Toxotes jaculatrix]]'', or ''[[Toxotes chatareus]]''. | ||
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Revision as of 03:35, 13 December 2017
Small-Scaled Archer
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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
- Found in the Mekong and Chao Phraya basins, Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo.
Sexing
- These fish are not possible to visually sex.
Tank compatibility
- A generally peaceful fish.
Diet
- Requires a meaty diet and should readily accept things such as wingless fruit flies, mealworms, bloodworm and small shrimp.
Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics
- Requires a spacious tank with a secure lid and floating plants as they do not like bright lights.
Behaviour
- A peaceful fish that hides in vegetation waiting to shoot down prey.
Identification
- Often confused with Toxotes jaculatrix, or Toxotes chatareus.
Species Notes
- It was once rare in the trade (probably as bycatch), but it's becoming more available.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors: Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination)