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By chance, have you ever seen any behavior from them that’s indicative of spawning? I’ve been looking at keeping one of the few freshwater (not brackish) species of archerfish in a silver dollar tank, and from what I’ve read on their breeding, no one really knows how they breed, but they think the fish (the freshwater ones included) travel out to the coral reefs to spawn before heading back into the estuaries.
yes they're euryhaline! one of my favorite things is putting brackish fish in reef tanks! (if it makes sense and is safe of course)I believe they are brackish water fish, just like monos and can make the transition
they're very fun, be careful about species. from what I've read, and because they're isn't a lot of info on them, the banded archer (toxotes jucalatrix) is the only species capable of full marine. however, I've read of other species being capable, but like I said there isn't a lot of info confirming things. though after keeping these 2 for some time, I've noticed differences that I haven't had the time to cross reference, that might indicate a difference in species. but sorry lol they're picky, insects and feeder guppies are choice, but they will sometimes eat mysis if they feel like it.I never knew... and think I have just the spot for one. What do they eat besides insects!
refer to what I responded to @bnord with about species differences. I haven't seen anything that would suggest spawning, though from what I've read these guys will often travel to reefs to hunt, but IMO going to a reef to breed seems riskier than laying eggs in a river basin or delta (potentially less predators and less movement) but I could be wrong. maybe they spawn in low action parts of the reef? interesting to think about, let me know if you hear anything.By chance, have you ever seen any behavior from them that’s indicative of spawning? I’ve been looking at keeping one of the few freshwater (not brackish) species of archerfish in a silver dollar tank, and from what I’ve read on their breeding, no one really knows how they breed, but they think the fish (the freshwater ones included) travel out to the coral reefs to spawn before heading back into the estuaries.