Endler's Livebearer Care Guide
Poecilia wingei
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Bioload Score
1000
- Max Size
- 2.5 cm / 1.0"
- Temperature
- 22–28°C (72–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 8.0
- Min Tank Size
- 40L (11 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Mid
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Easy
Diet
Omnivorous. They are not picky eaters and readily accept a variety of foods including high-quality flakes, pellets, frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp, daphnia, and micro worms. A balanced diet is important for their health and coloration.
Community Compatibility
Endlers Livebearers are peaceful and can be kept with other small, peaceful fish such as tetras, rasboras, and other peaceful livebearers. Avoid keeping them with aggressive or fin-nipping species. Provide plenty of hiding spots and vegetation for their comfort.
Gender Differences
Males are more colorful and have a gonopodium (modified anal fin) used for mating. Females are slightly larger and have a rounder abdomen.
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