Golden Archerfish (Toxotes microlepis)
Golden Archerfish (Toxotes microlepis) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Golden Archerfish (Toxotes microlepis)
Description
Description
Freshwater Archerfish (Toxotes microlepis) Archerfish is one of the most fascinating fish in the aquarium hobby, renowned for its remarkable ability to shoot jets of water at insects above the water's surface. Native to the rivers and waterways of Southeast Asia, this intelligent and active species is a true conversation piece in any large aquarium.
Displaying a beautiful silver-gold body accented with distinctive black wedge-shaped markings, Toxotes microlepis is best maintained in groups where its natural schooling behaviour can be observed. These fish are constantly on the lookout for food and will eagerly hunt insects, frozen foods, and other meaty fare.
- Scientific Name: Toxotes microlepis
- Common Name: Freshwater Archerfish, Smallscale Archerfish
- Origin: Mekong & Chao Phraya River Basins, Southeast Asia
- Adult Size: Up to 15cm (6")
- Temperament: Peaceful with similarly sized fish; predatory toward small tankmates
- Diet: Carnivorous; insects, frozen foods, crustaceans, and quality prepared foods
- Temperature: 24-30°C (75-86°F)
- pH: 7.0-8.2
- Minimum Aquarium Size: 55 gallons for a group; larger aquariums strongly recommended
Aquarium Notes
Famous insect-shooting hunting behaviour
Best maintained in groups of 5 or more
Active surface-dwelling species
Excellent centerpiece fish for large community aquariums
Tight-fitting lid recommended
Livestock Notice: Freshwater Archerfish are intelligent schooling fish that thrive in spacious aquariums with open swimming areas. Due to their predatory nature, they should not be housed with very small fish that may be viewed as prey.
Specifications
Specifications
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CategoryOrnamental Fish
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Species TypeLabyrinth Fish, Leopard Bush Fish
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Water Temperature
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Minimum Tank Size30 Gallons
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Water pH LevelAcidic, Neutral
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Habitat PreferencePlanted Tanks, Driftwood, Rocky Tanks
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BehaviourBottom-Dwelling, Semi-aggressive, Aggressive
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