Spotted Archerfish
NameSpotted Archerfish
Scientific NameToxotes chatareus
Common NamesSpotted Archerfish, Largescale Archerfish
FamilyToxotidae
OriginSoutheast Asia, India, Australia
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)12
Water TypeBrackish
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range7.0-8.5
Compatible SpeciesMonos, Scats, Large Gobies, Other large, robust brackish fish
Description
The Spotted Archerfish is renowned for its unique hunting method of shooting down insects and other small prey from overhanging vegetation with a stream of water. They are a large, active species typically found in brackish mangrove estuaries but can adapt to freshwater. Their distinctive spotted pattern makes them an attractive, albeit challenging, aquarium inhabitant.
