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Endler's Livebearer
Poecilia wingei
Family: Poeciliidae
Endler's Livebearers are close relatives of guppies but stay smaller and display even more vibrant neon colors. Males are stunning; females are plain.
5G+
Min Tank Size
1.5"
Max Size
2+
Years Lifespan
75-82
°F Temp Range
Water Parameters
Temperature
60°F75 - 82°F100°F
pH Level
5.07 - 8.510.0
Hardness (dGH)
010 - 25 dGH30
Care Tips
Keep separate from guppies to avoid hybridization. Males constantly display. Hardy and easy to keep. Perfect for nano tanks.
Feeding
Omnivore. Accept all small foods. Include vegetable matter in diet.
Breeding
Livebearers that breed readily. Keep all-male groups to prevent population explosion. Fry are tiny.
📚 Sources: Care parameters based on SeriouslyFish, FishBase, and Aquarium Co-Op. Personal observations from the author's 5+ years of fishkeeping experience.
Tank Size Compatibility
Compatible Tank Mates
Good Tank Mates
Avoid Keeping With
GuppyBettaAggressive Fish