Blyth’s Archerfish – Toxotes blythii

Invite the extraordinary Blyth’s Archerfish into your brackish setup. Sporting a sleek, laterally compressed body marked by four bold spots and a posterior‐set dorsal fin, this species adds both elegance and fascinating hunting behavior to your tank. Known for precision “shooting” at overhanging prey, they also form engaging shoals in well-maintained brackish systems.

Key Features:

• Species: Toxotes blythii (Blyth’s Archerfish)

• Temperament: Peaceful schooling fish; best kept in groups of 5+

• Size on Arrival: Juvenile (~3–5 cm)

• Water Parameters:

  • Salinity: SG 1.005–1.010 (brackish mix)

  • Temperature: 24–28 °C

  • pH: 7.5–8.2 (slightly alkaline)

  • Hardness: 10–20 °dGH

• Diet: Carnivorous—accepts live/frozen insects (crickets, bloodworms) and high-protein pellets

• Behavior: Surface-oriented hunter; excellent jumpers when targeting prey

Care & Setup Tips:

1. Brackish Mix: Gradually add marine salt to reach SG 1.005–1.010.

2. Tank Layout: Provide open mid-water areas with floating plants or overhangs to encourage natural shooting behavior.

3. Filtration & Flow: Use moderate filtration with gentle surface agitation to mimic estuarine conditions.

4. Lid: Keep a tight-fitting lid—archerfish are adept jumpers during feeding.

5. Feeding Routine: Target‐feed live insects at the surface 3× weekly; supplement with sinking carnivore pellets.

What’s Included:

• One healthy, disease-screened Blyth’s Archerfish (~3–5 cm)

• Secure brackish-water packaging and detailed acclimation guide