Endler's Livebearer Care Guide
Poecilia wingei · Easy care · 10 gallon minimum
A tiny, neon-patterned cousin of the guppy that breeds prolifically; brilliant color in a nano tank.
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How big does a endler's livebearer get?
A endler's livebearer (Poecilia wingei) reaches about 1.0 inches as an adult. Plan tank size and tank mates around the adult size, not the small fish you buy at the store.
Tank size & setup
Give a endler's livebearer a minimum of 10 gallons, with water at 72–82°F and a pH of 7–8.5. Keep them in groups of at least 3 — they are shoaling fish and become stressed and washed-out alone. As a easy-care, omnivore species, a stable, cycled tank with the right diet keeps them healthiest.
Good tank mates
Pair a endler's livebearer with peaceful species that share its temperature and pH range. Compatible options include:
- Neon Tetra — 1.5", 10g min
- Guppy — 2.0", 10g min
- Molly — 4.0", 20g min
- Platy — 2.5", 10g min
- Zebra Danio — 2.0", 10g min
About the endler's livebearer
Poecilia wingei, known to aquarists as Endlers or Endler's livebearer, in the genus Poecilia, is a small fish native to the Paria Peninsula in Venezuela. They are prolific breeders and often hybridize with guppies. These very colorful hybrids are the easiest to find being offered in pet-shops, typically under the name Endler's guppy.
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