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A fish with amazing hunting behavior, shooting water jets to knock down insects above water.
Archerfish (family Toxotidae) are tropical fish found across a vast range from India and Sri Lanka through Southeast Asia to northern Australia, inhabiting mangroves, brackish estuaries, and freshwater rivers. Of the ten known species, Toxotes jaculatrix is the most commonly encountered. Adults reach 20–30 cm. Archerfish are renowned for one of the most remarkable hunting strategies in the animal kingdom: they shoot precisely aimed jets of water from their specialized mouths to knock insects, spiders, and small lizards from branches and vegetation up to 1–3 meters above the surface, correcting for the refractive distortion of the water's surface with exceptional visual processing. In aquariums, they demonstrate this intelligence by squirting water at their keeper to demand food. Adaptable to a wide salinity range — from near-freshwater to brackish — a small addition of marine salt mix often improves their condition. Optimal conditions are 24–30°C at pH 7.0–8.0. They require a large tank (90 cm+) with a secure lid, and are best kept as a single specimen or in small groups.
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Origine
mangroves and brackish estuaries from India and Sri Lanka through Southeast Asia to northern Australia
Durée de vie
5-10 years
Taille
15-25cm
Température
22〜28℃
Insects, Artificial feed, Frozen food
Leave space above water to enjoy water shooting
Can be kept in brackish to fresh water
Place insects on surface to see water shooting
Prone to jumping out. Lid essential
Intermediate. C'est une espèce de niveau intermédiaire. Une certaine expérience préalable et des connaissances en gestion environnementale sont recommandées.
La température idéale pour Archer Fish est 22〜28℃. Évitez les changements brusques de température et maintenez un environnement stable.
La durée de vie moyenne de Archer Fish est 5-10 years. Avec des soins et une alimentation appropriés, ils peuvent vivre longtemps en bonne santé.
Archer Fish atteint généralement 15-25cm à l'âge adulte. La taille peut varier selon les conditions de soins et la génétique individuelle.
Archer Fish se nourrit de : Insects, Artificial feed, Frozen food. Visez un régime équilibré avec une fréquence d'alimentation appropriée.
Le prix de Archer Fish varie considérablement selon le morph, la taille et la lignée. Consultez notre page de prix du marché pour les dernières informations.
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