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The Endler Guppy (Poecilia wingei), often called Endler's Livebearer, is a vibrant, small freshwater fish closely related to the common guppy (Poecilia reticulata). Endlers are prized for their neon-like coloration, compact size, and lively behavior. They are ideal for nano tanks, breeding projects, or aquascaped aquariums.


🐟 Overview

Feature Details
Common Name Endler Guppy, Endler’s Livebearer
Scientific Name Poecilia wingei
Family Poeciliidae
Origin Laguna de Patos, Venezuela
Type Livebearer, closely related to guppies
Lifespan 2–3 years
Size Males: 1 in (2.5 cm), Females: 1.5 in (3.8 cm)

🧬 Endler Guppy vs. Common Guppy

Feature Endler Guppy Common Guppy
Size Smaller Larger
Coloration Brighter, neon-like Wide color range
Fins Shorter, sleeker Often elaborate and long
Hybridization Can interbreed with guppies Can hybridize with Endlers
Wild Types Exist Yes (true wild strains exist) True wild guppies are rare

🎨 Color Varieties

  • Wild Type: Green, orange, black patterns (especially in males)

  • Selective Strains:

    • Tiger Endler

    • Blue Star Endler

    • Black Bar Endler

    • El Silverado Endler

    • Red Flame Endler

Females are usually silver-gray with faint patterns.


🏡 Tank Requirements

Parameter Ideal Range
Tank Size 5–10 gallons minimum (larger for colonies)
Water Temperature 72–82°F (22–28°C)
pH Range 6.5–8.0
Water Hardness Moderate to hard (8–20 dGH)
Filtration Gentle (sponge filter ideal)
Plants Live plants like Java moss, Hornwort, Guppy grass

Lighting: Moderate; enhances color display.
Tank Lid: Required – Endlers may jump.


🧬 Behavior and Temperament

  • Temperament: Peaceful, highly active

  • Schooling: Males chase females constantly—best kept in ratios of 1 male : 2–3 females

  • Tankmates: Compatible with:

    • Small rasboras (e.g., Chili, Harlequin)

    • Dwarf shrimp (Neocaridina)

    • Corydoras

    • Otocinclus

    • Avoid fin-nippers or large fish


🍽️ Diet

  • Type: Omnivore

  • Staple Diet:

    • High-quality micro pellets or flake food

  • Supplements:

    • Live/frozen: baby brine shrimp, daphnia, microworms

    • Vegetables: blanched spinach, spirulina flakes

Feeding: Small portions 1–2x daily; avoid overfeeding to maintain water quality.


❤️ Health and Lifespan

Common Issues Prevention/Treatment
Ich Avoid sudden temp drops, quarantine new fish
Fin Rot Maintain clean, well-oxygenated water
Swim Bladder Disease Caused by overfeeding or poor water
Stress from chasing Maintain proper sex ratio and space
  • Lifespan: 2–3 years on average; longer in stable tanks with good genetics


🥚 Breeding

  • Breeding Type: Livebearers (no eggs; give birth to fry)

  • Gestation: ~23–28 days

  • Fry Count: 10–30 fry per birth

  • Breeding Tips:

    • Males breed constantly—provide hiding places for females

    • Plants like Java moss or spawning boxes help fry survive

    • Adults will eat fry—separate or heavily plant tank

Hybridization with guppies is common—not recommended if preserving pure Endler genetics.


✅ Pros & Cons

Pros Cons
Beautiful neon colors Very small – can be eaten by larger fish
Peaceful and great for nano tanks May hybridize with guppies
Easy to breed Males may harass females without balance
Hardy and beginner-friendly Prone to overpopulation in mixed colonies

📌 Quick Summary

Trait Info
Size M: ~1 in, F: ~1.5 in
Lifespan 2–3 years
Water Temp 72–82°F (22–28°C)
Best Setup Planted nano tank or colony tank
Diet Omnivore – high variety recommended
Behavior Peaceful, energetic, easy to breed
Tankmates Small peaceful species

🔬 Wild vs. Hybrid Endlers

  • Pure Endler strains are kept by breeders to preserve genetics.

  • Hybrid Endlers (crossed with guppies) may have more variety but lose original traits.

  • Reputable breeders often label fish as "N-Class" (pure), "K-Class" (hybrid), or "P-Class" (pet quality).


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