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| − | + | == Tank compatibility == | |
| − | + | :Primarily a surface feeder, but will occasionally occupy the middle of the tank as well. Only with other brackish or hard water species, such as ''Monodactylus'' and ''Scatophagus''. | |
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| + | :Although adaptable, the use insects and other invertebrates regularly in their diet is preferred. | ||
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| + | :Feed lightly every day, twice a day, or heavily every other day. | ||
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| + | :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 they can jump. | ||
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| + | :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. | ||
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| + | == Identification == | ||
| + | :Differ from other ''Toxotes'' by having their banding extending into their dorsal fin, with only vertical banding. May or may not have a yellowish tail. | ||
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Revision as of 02:23, 13 December 2017
Banded Archerfish
Banded Archerfish
Toxotes jaculatrix
208 Litres (55 US G.)
20.3-30.5cm (8-12 ")
7.0 - 8.0
25-29.4°C (77 -85 °F)
12-25 °d
1:2 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Toxotidae
Contents
Additional names
- Banded Archerfish
Additional scientific names
- Sciaena jaculatrix
Sexing
- Difficult to visually sex.
Tank compatibility
- Primarily a surface feeder, but will occasionally occupy the middle of the tank as well. Only with other brackish or hard water species, such as Monodactylus and Scatophagus.
Diet
- Although adaptable, the use insects and other invertebrates regularly in their diet is preferred.
Feeding regime
- Feed lightly every day, twice a day, or heavily every other day.
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 they can jump.
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.
Identification
- Differ from other Toxotes by having their banding extending into their dorsal fin, with only vertical banding. May or may not have a yellowish tail.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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