SUMPIT (TEXOTES JACULATOR)

Family Toxotidae Common name Archer fish Origin Southern Asia, China, India, Australia, Philippines Adult size (cm) (inches) 10.16 4 Community tank? NO, species tank with plants growing up above surface. Food Flies, small crickets, may accept Tubifex and water fleas. Difficult to feed in captivity. Water temperature 22.5 to 26.5 ° C (73 to 80 ° F), with added sea salt (1 heaped teaspoonful per gallon of water). Breeding Not known to have bred in captivity. Additional information An extremely unusual perch-like fish which is sometimes difficult to feed in captivity. In the wild, it obtains its food by squirting a jet of water at insects on overhanging plant matter. The insects fall into the water and are eaten. Fairly shy and peaceful.