Archerfish tank mates
Toxotes jaculatrix
5 rated pairings from the Archerfish care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Archerfish needs at least 55 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
2 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Bumblebee Goby
Brachygobius xanthomelas
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Brackish water compatible, bottom-dwelling, unlikely to compete for food or space
Molly
Poecilia sphenops
15 gal min · 3" adult · Peaceful
Tolerates brackish conditions, mid-water swimmer, peaceful enough to coexist
Platy
Xiphophorus maculatus
10 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Brackish-tolerant, smaller size, occupies different water zones
Also recommended alongside Archerfish
Species whose own guides list Archerfish as a tank mate.
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