Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Smallscale Archerfish's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
pH
6.5 - 7.5
Temperature
23° - 28 °C
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What to know before you buy.
Slightly smaller than its banded cousin, the Smallscale Archerfish shares the remarkable spitting ability to hunt land-based insects. Often sold as a freshwater fish, it thrives in low-end brackish conditions and should be kept in groups to reduce nervousness. A varied diet including vegetable matter is essential for their long-term health.
Key traits
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Everything you need to keep Smallscale Archerfish healthy in a South African setup.
Size the aquarium to Smallscale Archerfish's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 6.5–7.5 and 23–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Smallscale Archerfish is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for brackish fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Smallscale Archerfish is generally peaceful. Keep in a group where possible for natural behaviour.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in brackish fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Smallscale Archerfish vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
From hobbyists across SA.
Species that typically work alongside Smallscale Archerfish in a similar setup.
Mono Sebae
Monodactylus sebae
African Moony
Monodactylus kahawai
Mono Argentus
Monodactylus argenteus
Green Scat
Scatophagus argus
Spotted Scat
Scatophagus argus
Silver Scat
Selenotoca multifasciata
Ruby Scat
Scatophagus rubrifrons
Banded Archerfish
Toxotes jaculator