Fishician®Diet
Carnivore – live insects (crickets, mealworms), floating pellets, frozen krill
Aquarium species profile
Archer Fish
Toxotes jaculatrix · Indo-Pacific (mangroves and brackish estuaries)
Minimum tank75 gal
Adult size10"
Care levelHard
TemperamentSemi-Aggressive
Temperature75–86°F
pH range7.0–8.5
Compatible tank mates
Other Archer Fish, brackish species (Monos, Scats), large peaceful fish
Tank mates to avoid
Small fish (will eat), pure freshwater species long-term
Care notes
Famous for shooting water jets to knock prey off overhanging vegetation. Brackish water preferred (specific gravity 1.005–1.015). Open tank top with overhead perch.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.