Endler's are smaller relatives of the ever popular 'common' Guppy. They are very active, with brightly coloured and differing patterns on their bodies and tails
These are a mixture of ‘classic;’ Endler’s, Blackbar’, Blonde Red Star, Red Chest, Silver Tuxedo and Silverado.
Growing to only 3cm long, these need to be kept an aquarium with plenty of plants.
Can be kept with most small common tropical species but avoid fish that are renowned for nipping fins such as Tiger Barbs.
The tank can be as little 30cm long and they will tolerate a pH level of anywhere between 7.0 and 8.5.
Keep with other peaceful fish and feed a mix of flakes, fine granules, and the occasional treat of frozen tropical foods.
Common name(s):
Endler’s Livebearer.
Endler Guppy.
Scientific name:
Poecilia wingei.
Family:
Poeciliidae.
Colour:
Red, orange, yellow, blue, white and green.
Native habitat:
Lagoons and streams in Venezuela (captive bred in Asia).
Potential lifespan:
Mostly 2-3 years, sometimes longer if they are looked after well.
Females generally have shorter lives due to the rigours of breeding.
Maximum size (approx.):
3cm.
Degree of difficulty to keep:
Easy, perfect for beginners.
Swimming level:
Surface, / high and mid-water areas.
Breeding:
Livebearer.
Can and highly likely to hybridise if kept with ‘common’ Guppies.
Sex:
Males are more colourful and identified by a gonopodium in place of an anal fin.
Females have a plainer, longer body more pronounced fan shaped anal fin.
Temperature:
18-28°c.
Water parameters:
pH 7 to 8.5.
hardness 10 to 30°dGH.
Feeding:
Flakes, fine granules.
Occasional treat of frozen tropical foods such as bloodworm, daphnia, or brineshrimp.
Minimum aquarium size:
30cm long.
Cohabitation:
Best kept in groups of 6 or more. 1 male to 3 females if mixing sexes.
Suitable to keep with all peaceful community fish but beware of fin nipping fish such as Tiger Barbs, Angelfish, and Siamese Fighters.
Other tips and information:
Provide good filtration and carry out regular water changes. This will help lengthen the lives of the fish.
A good choice for the smallest of aquariums.
Excellent first fish for a novice fishkeeper.
Endler's are smaller relatives of the ever popular 'common' Guppy. They are very active, with brightly coloured and differing patterns on their bodies and tails
These are a mixture of ‘classic;’ Endler’s, Blackbar’, Blonde Red Star, Red Chest, Silver Tuxedo and Silverado.
Growing to only 3cm long, these need to be kept an aquarium with plenty of plants.
Can be kept with most small common tropical species but avoid fish that are renowned for nipping fins such as Tiger Barbs.
The tank can be as little 30cm long and they will tolerate a pH level of anywhere between 7.0 and 8.5.
Keep with other peaceful fish and feed a mix of flakes, fine granules, and the occasional treat of frozen tropical foods.
Common name(s):
Endler’s Livebearer.
Endler Guppy.
Scientific name:
Poecilia wingei.
Family:
Poeciliidae.
Colour:
Red, orange, yellow, blue, white and green.
Native habitat:
Lagoons and streams in Venezuela (captive bred in Asia).
Potential lifespan:
Mostly 2-3 years, sometimes longer if they are looked after well.
Females generally have shorter lives due to the rigours of breeding.
Maximum size (approx.):
3cm.
Degree of difficulty to keep:
Easy, perfect for beginners.
Swimming level:
Surface, / high and mid-water areas.
Breeding:
Livebearer.
Can and highly likely to hybridise if kept with ‘common’ Guppies.
Sex:
Males are more colourful and identified by a gonopodium in place of an anal fin.
Females have a plainer, longer body more pronounced fan shaped anal fin.
Temperature:
18-28°c.
Water parameters:
pH 7 to 8.5.
hardness 10 to 30°dGH.
Feeding:
Flakes, fine granules.
Occasional treat of frozen tropical foods such as bloodworm, daphnia, or brineshrimp.
Minimum aquarium size:
30cm long.
Cohabitation:
Best kept in groups of 6 or more. 1 male to 3 females if mixing sexes.
Suitable to keep with all peaceful community fish but beware of fin nipping fish such as Tiger Barbs, Angelfish, and Siamese Fighters.
Other tips and information:
Provide good filtration and carry out regular water changes. This will help lengthen the lives of the fish.
A good choice for the smallest of aquariums.
Excellent first fish for a novice fishkeeper.
