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Latest revision as of 23:16, 13 February 2018

Small-Scaled Archer

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Small-Scaled Archer

Toxotes microlepis

114 Litres (30 US G.)

15.2-20.3cm (6-8 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

7.0 - 7.5

21.1-26.7°C (70 -80 °F)

5-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

5-8 years

Family

Toxotidae

This animal is available captive bred



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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