Endler's Livebearer

About

Endler's livebearer is a diminutive, jewel-coloured relative of the common guppy, originally collected from the Paria Peninsula and Laguna de Patos region of Venezuela. Wild-type males are electric with metallic green, orange and black markings and, unlike fancy guppies, retain a small, non-trailing tail. Females are plain and slightly larger. Peaceful, active and undemanding, Endlers thrive in hard water and breed continuously, making them ideal for nano and planted community aquariums. Pure strains readily hybridise with guppies, so keep them separate to preserve bloodlines.

Care

Keep 6+ in hard, alkaline water 22-29°C. Peaceful nano fish; feed small foods and expect constant breeding. House apart from guppies to avoid hybridising.

Diet

Omnivore with a tiny gape; crushed flake, micro-pellet, baby brine shrimp and biofilm.

Sources

• Seriously Fish — Poecilia wingei
• Aquarium Co-Op — Endler's Livebearer