🐟 Smallscale Archerfish Toxotes microlepis
Compact Size • Brackish • Water Jet Hunter
 
📋 The Smallscale Archerfish (Toxotes microlepis) is one of the smaller members of the archerfish family, reaching about 15 cm (6 inches). Like its larger relatives, it is renowned for its ability to shoot jets of water at insects above the surface, stunning them before feeding.
With its slimmer body and more delicate scales, the Smallscale Archerfish is a popular choice for medium-sized brackish aquariums, where it can be kept in groups. Its manageable size makes it a great option for aquarists who love archerfish but cannot house the larger Toxotes jaculatrix or Toxotes chatareus.
 
💡 Highlights
🎯 Water Jet Hunter – Famous insect-shooting behavior
⚪ Slimmer Body & Finer Scales – Distinct from other archerfish
🌊 Brackish Species – Requires brackish water long term
🐟 Peaceful Schooler – Best kept in groups of 3+
✅ Smaller Size – Ideal for medium aquariums