Banded Archerfish
NameBanded Archerfish
Scientific NameToxotes jaculatrix
Common NamesBanded Archerfish, Archerfish, Common Archerfish
FamilyToxotidae
OriginSoutheast Asia, India, Australia, Indo-Pacific
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)12
Water TypeBrackish
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range7.0-8.0
Compatible SpeciesMonos, Scats, Giant Danios, Target Fish, Larger Gobies
Description
The Banded Archerfish is a unique brackish water species renowned for its ability to shoot down insects from overhanging vegetation with a stream of water. It displays a silvery body adorned with several prominent dark vertical bands. These active and intelligent fish thrive in a spacious aquarium with appropriate brackish conditions and surface cover.
