Description
🐟 Endler Guppy (Poecilia wingei)
📌 Basic Info
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Scientific Name: Poecilia wingei
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Family: Poeciliidae
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Origin: Venezuela (Lake Valencia, wild strain)
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Size: 1 – 1.5 inches (2.5 – 4 cm)
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Lifespan: 2 – 3 years
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Tank Zone: Mid to top swimmers
🌊 Water Parameters
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TDS: 200 – 400 ppm
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pH: 6.5 – 8.0
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Temperature: 22 – 28°C (72 – 82°F)
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Hardness: 8 – 20 dGH
🐟 Characteristics
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Smaller than normal guppies.
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Bright neon colors with unique orange, green, yellow, and black markings.
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Peaceful, active, and very hardy.
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Popular in nano aquariums and breeding projects.
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Livebearers – females give birth to free-swimming fry.
🍽️ Food
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Type: Omnivorous
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Diet: Flakes, micro pellets, brine shrimp, daphnia, mosquito larvae, spirulina, blanched veggies.
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Feeding: 1–2 times daily in small amounts.
🛠️ Maintenance
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Tank Size: Minimum 10 gallons (more space for groups).
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Filtration: Sponge/low-flow filter.
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Decor: Plants, driftwood, hiding spots, and swimming space.
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Water Change: 25–30% weekly.
👥 Social Behavior
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Minimum Group Size: Keep at least 6 (ratio: 1 male to 2–3 females).
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Tank Mates: Guppies, Mollies, Platies, Swordtails, Neon Tetras, Rasboras, Corydoras, Shrimp.
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Avoid: Large or aggressive fish like Cichlids or Tiger Barbs.
✅ Do’s
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Keep in planted tanks to reduce stress and protect fry.
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Maintain stable water conditions for bright colors.
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Use proper male-to-female ratio to avoid stress.
❌ Don’ts
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Don’t overcrowd – they breed very quickly.
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Don’t keep with aggressive or fin-nipping fish.
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Don’t skip weekly cleaning and water changes.
⭐ Quick Tips
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Endlers are perfect for nano tanks and beginners.
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Very easy to breed – one female can produce 15–25 fry monthly.
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Great choice for hobbyists who love small, colorful livebearers.
