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Toxotes blythi

Clouded Archerfish, Large-scale Archerfish
Temperature
22–29°C
pH
7–8
dGH
8–14 ppm
Size
20 cm
Tank
250 L
Toxotes blythi is known for its distinctive ability to spit water jets to knock insects from overhanging vegetation into the water for feeding. They often inhabit brackish waters and should be preferably kept in slightly brackish tank conditions, though they may adapt to pure freshwater setups with care.

Water parameters

Hardness
8–14 ppm
Temperature
22–29°C
pH
7–8

Tank & size

Fish size
20 cm
Tank length
100 cm
Tank volume
250 L

Distribution

Burma