| Scientific Name | Grows to: | Temp range: | Number to buy: | Hardiness: |
| Toxotes jaculator | 8" | 72-82 | 1 or more | B |
Archer Fish
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General: An active fish compatible with similar size fish; not recommended to mix with slow moving fish as they can nip fins. Prefers larger tank with floating vegetation. A warmth loving fish (78-82 degrees). Prefers one teaspoon of salt per gallon. Can be mixed in a brackish water tank
Longevity: 5 years
Compatibility: Mixes with Gouramis, barbs, sharks, cats, swords, peaceful
cichlids, monos, scats, puffers. Other brackish water fish: Community
#12
Notes: This fish is well known for its ability to shoot insects out of
the air by spitting water.
Feeding: Feed standard foods with an occasional live worm or live
brine shrimp.
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