skinless Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 a video of some archer fish from youtube. have heard of these guys sharpshooting cigarettes from several feet in home setups. anyone ever see that? seems hilarious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudy Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Archers are one fish I have never owned....but should some day. I have toyed with it many times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vapor Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Those are pretty cool. Thanks for the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishBrain Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Very COOL fish wonder if we can get them up in these parts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 They used to be available at PJs on a regular basis. I haven't been in a PJs in quite some time, so I'm not sure if they're still around. They need a pretty big tank, as they can get 6-8" and are schooling fish. Also, best to have at least 1/4 empty so they can spit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 Cool video, thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinless Posted October 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 They used to be available at PJs on a regular basis. I haven't been in a PJs in quite some time, so I'm not sure if they're still around. They need a pretty big tank, as they can get 6-8" and are schooling fish. Also, best to have at least 1/4 empty so they can spit. yeah, used to see em all the time at pjs too. big als sometimes will carry them. a couple of types are sold i believe, at varying sizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willfishguy Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 That is awesome! What's has me puzzled though is the very bright blue fish with the yellow fins, I sure looks like a purple tang! When I worked for BigGayAls in BC, I set up a 135 archer tank the tank was half full of water and I siliconed pieces of grape vine to the top lip of the tank, criss crossing the vine into a web. We'd put crickets on the vine and the archers would fire away. Later this tank worked great for baby arowanas and butterfly fish and their little acrobatics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little sea Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 Very COOL fishwonder if we can get them up in these parts? If you want some I've got some really nice little ones. Shipping is no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGr8Blade Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 I have never ever seen this fish in action. VERY COOL> Should get one so it can spit at my kids LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toirtis Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 Very COOL fishwonder if we can get them up in these parts? Certainly...they are a regular in Riverfront (we have some small, 2½" ones in right now), but usually as 2"-3" juveniles as opposed to 8"-10" adults. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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