Breeding Archer Fish

[Ludwig Venter]

In my ventures today driving around to find breeding stocks, I could get about 4 Archer fish, but in my books (being outdated), it is still described as one of those "not yet bred in captivity" species....

Has anyone any info on breeding them??... has it since been done.....

 

[Tag2008]

In my ventures today driving around to find breeding stocks, I could get about 4 Archer fish, but in my books (being outdated), it is still described as one of those "not yet bred in captivity" species....

Has anyone any info on breeding them??... has it since been done.....

Hi,

I did a google and found a section on breeding that said.. From Here..

" Breeding Archers has only been accomplished on a very few occasions, usually when least expected. There is no known way to sex Archers, which means that groups must be kept if you want your fish to breed. The pair spawns at the surface and up to 3000 floating eggs will be laid. To ensure the survival of the fry, the eggs should be transferred to a holding tank, where they will hatch in around 12 hours. The fry should be fed items that can be taken from the water surface, such as small insects and other floating foods. Live foods are the most easily accepted, although the fry should be introduced to prepared foods as early as possible to prevent them getting too attached to live food."

 

[Ludwig Venter]

Thanks..