Familia: Toxotidae
Toxotes jaculatrix es un toxótido de agua dulce originario de Índico-Pacífico. Alcanza 22.5–33 cm; temperatura 25–30 °C.
Toxotes jaculatrix is a Toxotidae from Indo-Pacific. In the wild it prefers mangrove estuaries and brackish shallows; in the aquarium it stays peaceful but predatory toward surface prey. Plan on 22.5–33 cm of adult fish at 25–30 °C. In a community tank it pairs well with Similar-sized peaceful community fish.
Dificultad: moderada. Peaceful but predatory toward surface prey.
25–30 °C con estabilidad; pH 6.5–7.5, GH 5–15 dGH.
Alcanza 22.5–33 cm; es upper; surface-oriented. Acuario mínimo de 500 L.
Carnivore; insects and small surface prey. Dos pequeñas comidas al día.
Peaceful but predatory toward surface prey. Compañeros recomendados: Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs. Evita Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates.
Su hábitat natural es Índico-Pacífico, en mangrove estuaries and brackish shallows.
Saltador confirmado. Tapa ajustada y cuidado en cambios de agua.
Rare in captivity. Males are smaller.