Golden Archer Fish
Golden Archer Fish
Description
Bring one of nature's most fascinating hunters into your aquarium with the Golden Archer Fish. Famous for its incredible ability to knock insects from overhanging branches by accurately shooting a jet of water from its mouth, the Archer Fish is an intelligent and highly entertaining species.
The Golden Archer Fish has a sleek, silvery-golden body with distinctive dark markings and a streamlined shape. It is an active swimmer and a surface-oriented predator that spends much of its time watching for food above the water.
Archer Fish are best suited to experienced aquarists who can provide a spacious aquarium, excellent filtration and appropriate water conditions. Depending on the species and acclimation, they are commonly maintained in brackish conditions.
Key Features
- Attractive golden-silver coloration
- Distinctive dark body markings
- Famous water-shooting hunting behaviour
- Intelligent and highly interactive
- Surface-dwelling predator
- Fascinating species for experienced aquarists
- Best kept with appropriately sized tank mates