..................................Targetfish
Other names:...........none Max size:..................6" PH:............-..............6.5-7.0 Temperature:...........77-85 F. Min tank size:..........30 gallons Food:.........................live foods, flakes |
The targetfish, Terapon jarbua, is typical of the family Teraponidae. It is a medium sized schooling predator of shallow waters both fresh and salt. They mix well with scats and monos with which they share similar needs. They are very active, and need plenty of space. In captivity the grow from 10 to 15 cms (4 to 6 inches) in size but can be larger. In the wild these fishes feed predominantly small fish and crustaceans, but are adaptable and in captivity will take pellets and frozen foods.
Targetfishes are periodically available but not so commonly as Monos, Scats or Archers. Called targetfishes because when viewed from above, the dark bands over the silvery body give the appearance of concentric circles like an archery target.
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