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Name

Scientific name

Toxotes jaculatrix

Described by

Not recorded

Family

Toxotidae

Common names

Banded Archerfish

Photograph credits

All 2 credited

Summary

The banded archerfish, Toxotes jaculatrix, is an archerfish recorded from India through Southeast Asia to the Pacific islands and northern …

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

300mm, standard length

Aquarium size

Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 60 cm, Minimum height 60 cm

Water

Water conditions

Temperature 25–30°C, pH 7–8

Hardness

20–30dGH

Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Peaceful

Social needs

A shoal or group

Community suitability

Not recorded

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

Not recorded

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    Etymology

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    Distribution

    This species has a very wide natural range. It's been recorded from India, Myanmar, Thailand, China, the Ryukyu Islands, Malaysia, the Philippines, Micronesia,…

    Habitat

    Inhabits various biotopes, including freshwater rivers, streams, lakes and ponds. It's primary habitats though are brackish mangrove swamps and estuaries. It t…

    Aquarium size

    120 ∗ 60 ∗ 60 cm - ~432 litres for an adult fish.

    Maintenance

    Two types of setup may be considered for archerfish. The first would be a normal brackish aquarium setup containing mangrove roots and brackish tolerant plants…

    Water conditions

    Temperature: 25 – 30 °C pH: 7.0 - 8.0 (prefers the upper end of this range) Hardness: 20 - 30°H

    Diet

    Wild fish mostly feed on both terrestrial and aquatic invertebrates of various types, although small fish are also taken occasionally. The archer fish is famou…

    Behaviour and compatibility

    Generally peaceful although may eat much smaller fish. Can also be aggressive to conspecifics but this can be mitigated by keeping them in groups of 4 or 5 spe…

    Sexual dimorphism

    Not known

    Reproduction

    No reports of breeding in the hobby. It is believed that this fish migrates to full seawater to breed. These conditions are difficult to replicate in aquaria.

    Notes

    The Banded Archer fish is one of a fascinating group of fish that have evolved this very distinctive feeding pattern. The family contains six species, of which…

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