Toxotes jaculatrix, Archer Fish?

Lycanthropic

Lycanthropic

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I called my LFS, they said there was only opne type of Archer, which I belive to be false.... cause ive heard different.
Ive seen some at 12 inches, but that was a long time ago. The LFS also said they can get to be up to 16- 20" True or False?
If its going to get that big, I dont know if its a good idea to keep them in my tank. opinions?
any owners out there who can help me?
 
There's a number of species (somewhere around 10 I think?), their max size would depend on which one you get.
 
I believe that the smallscale archer (Toxotes Microlepis) attains only 7 inches.
 
UGH! stupid LFS! I knew they were wrong. I may have to school them! I would like smaller archers but I doubt they would be able to get them
 
LMAO. you guys amuse me. I am going to the LFS to go check out their archers. Im pretty darn sure some are the small ones... as I wouldnt want to jeapoadize my tank or restrict a fish from growing to its potential.
Any tankmates ideas?
Current stock is 2 dragon gobies, 2 bbgs and a few ghost shrimp.
I was thinking maybe 3-5 archers... but im not sure, any ideas? Should they be kept in a group?
I was thinking some lyretail mollies as well and possibly some celebes rainbows....
more suggestions please?
 
I've never really looked that much into it, but I believe feeding might be an issue. I have read that converting them to prepared foods is not easy and thus its best to setup the tank so that they can display their natural "archer" behavior. It's something I would definitely do more research on before going through with the purchase.

I'd probably play it safe and stick to the smaller fish.
 
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