Endler
Poecilia wingei · Poeciliidae
Also known as Endler's livebearer
Beginner
Smaller, hardier cousin of the guppy with electric green and orange males.
In short: An Endler needs at least 30 L (8 US gal), water at 22–29 °C (72–84 °F) and pH 7–8.5. It is peaceful, best kept in groups of 3 or more, and rated beginner to keep.
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- Minimum tank
- 30 L (8 US gal)
- Temperature
- 22–29 °C (72–84 °F)
- pH
- 7–8.5
- Adult size
- 3 cm (1.2 in)
- Group size
- 3+
Care requirements
- Minimum tank volume
- 30 L (8 US gal)
- Temperature
- 22–29 °C (72–84 °F)
- pH
- 7–8.5
- Hardness
- 8–25 dGH
- Lifespan
- 2–3 years
- Diet
- Omnivore — micro pellets, crushed flake, algae.
- Care level
- Beginner
Origin & habitat
- Native region
- Laguna de Patos, Venezuela
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Biotope
- Warm coastal lagoons
- Natural conditions
- Hard, alkaline, warm and often slightly brackish water.
Behaviour & stocking
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Minimum group
- 3 fish
- Swims
- Top
- Good tank mates
- CorydorasCherry shrimpOtocinclus
- Avoid
- BettaBarbsGuppy (they hybridise)
Breeding & difficulty
- Breeding difficulty
- Beginner
- Sexing
- Males are tiny and vividly patterned; females plain and larger.
- Notes
- Constant livebearing; keep males only to avoid a population explosion.
- Common ailments
- Fin rotIch
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