Tiger Endler Care Guide
Poecilia wingei
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Bioload Score
1000
PeacefulEasy
- Max Size
- 4 cm / 1.6"
- Temperature
- 22–28°C (72–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 8.5
- Min Tank Size
- 38L (10 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Mid-Top
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Easy
Diet
An omnivorous fish that eats algae, plant matter, small invertebrates and appropriately sized prepared foods.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include peaceful small tetras, rasboras, Corydoras, Otocinclus and other non-aggressive livebearers.
Good to Know
The Tiger Endler is a selectively bred color form of Poecilia wingei, a small livebearer named in honour of evolutionary geneticist John Endler.
Gender Differences
Males are smaller and vividly patterned with a gonopodium, while females are larger, plainer and deeper-bodied.
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