Description

🏹 Banded Archerfish (Toxotes jaculatrix) – Intelligent, Fascinating & Brackish-Water Predator

The Banded Archerfish (Toxotes jaculatrix) is one of the most intelligent and visually striking aquarium fish in the world. Famous for its distinct black vertical bands and unique hunting behavior of spitting jets of water to knock insects from branches, this species is an incredible display of nature’s ingenuity. 🌿🐠

Native to mangrove estuaries and brackish rivers across Southeast Asia and northern Australia, Banded Archerfish thrive in lightly salted water and adapt well to community setups with other brackish species. Their alert, curious personalities and social schooling behavior make them both entertaining and rewarding to keep. ✨

📸 Representative photo – actual fish you receive may vary slightly in size and coloration.

Quick Facts:

• Scientific Name: Toxotes jaculatrix
• Common Name: Banded Archerfish / Archer Fish
• Origin: Southeast Asia & Northern Australia – brackish estuaries and mangroves
• Adult Size: 6–8 inches (can reach up to 10 inches in large aquariums)
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive; best kept with similar-sized tankmates
• Tank Size: 55+ gallons (brackish to lightly marine environment recommended)
• Diet: Carnivorous – frozen krill, insects, bloodworms, small fish, pellets for carnivores
• Water Parameters: 75–82°F | pH 7.5–8.2 | SG 1.005–1.015 | Hard, brackish water with good surface space

Care Tips 🏹

• Provide brackish water conditions (mix of freshwater and marine salt).
• Keep in groups of 4+ for natural schooling behavior and reduced aggression.
• Leave open water surface for feeding and allow some floating décor.
• Offer a varied diet including live or frozen insects to encourage natural hunting instincts.

Shipping Information 📦

• We use the safest and fastest shipping methods to ensure live arrival. 🚚
• Orders ship on Mondays and Wednesdays to prevent weekend delays.
• Heat or Cold Packs are included as needed based on your local weather. ❄️🔥

DOA Guarantee (Dead on Arrival) ✅

• Photos Required: Provide clear photos of the fish in its sealed bag within 2 hours of delivery, followed by one photo on a paper towel. 📸
• Refund Policy: Refunds apply to the fish only – shipping costs are non-refundable. Please allow 2–3 business days for careful order preparation before shipping.

Out of Stock? No Problem! 🐟

1. Choose a Replacement Fish from our Brackish or Predator Fish collection.
2. Wait Until Restocked – we’ll notify you when available again.
3. Request a Full Refund – quick, simple, and transparent. 💯

Bring home the Banded Archerfish (Toxotes jaculatrix) and enjoy one of nature’s most fascinating hunters — intelligent, interactive, and full of personality. Shop confidently with Source Aquatics – your trusted supplier of rare and exotic freshwater and brackish fish. 🏹🐠