Endler's Livebearer
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Endler's Livebearer

Poecilia wingei

Family: Poeciliidae

🌿By Mr. WangUpdated Dec 2025

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

5 Gallon
Suitable
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10 Gallon
Suitable
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20 Gallon
Suitable
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40 Gallon
Suitable
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Compatible Tank Mates

Avoid Keeping With

GuppyBettaAggressive Fish

Best Aquascaping Styles for Endler's Livebearer

iwagumi
biotope