Archerfish [Pictures]
Toxotes
SYN: Labrus jaculatrix, Sciaena jaculatrix, Toxotes jaculator
PD: The Archerfish is moderately elongated and laterally compressed with a pointed head. The eyes are large and set fairly far forward. The large, deeply cleft mouth points upward toward the surface. The dorsal and anal fins are situated far back on the body. The body is silver to white and marked with 4-6 black bands that run vertically from the top of the back to the middle of body. The first runs through the eye while the last runs across the caudal penuncle. Some fish may be marked with irregular yellow markings. The caudal fin is silver to yellow in color, while the anal fin is black.
SIZE: To 10" (25 cm)
SS: Other Toxotes species.
HAB: Found in brackish water (occasionally fresh) estuaries and mangrove swamps. Southeast Asia and Australia; India, Burma (Myanmar), Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, to the Soloman Islands.
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TANK: A tank measuring 40" (101 cm) with a capacity from 45-55 gallons (170-209 L) is minimal, with larger tanks being preferred. Archerfish prefer tanks at one-half to three-fourths full. Use plants that grow above the water surface that can tolerate brackish water. Provide hiding places with heavily planted areas, rocks, roots, and wood. Leave some open swimming areas.
WATER: pH 7-8 ...

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