Endler's Livebearer
Poecilia wingei
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A smaller, wilder guppy. Same livebearer math: males, females, plants, and a plan for fry.
A smaller, wilder guppy.
In the tank
- Grazes biofilm in planted nanos.
- Same livebearer math, less bulk.
- Water
- freshwater
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Swims
- Top
- Adult size
- 1.4 in
- Minimum tank
- 5 gal
- Group
- Can be kept singly
- Temperature
- 72–82°F
- pH
- 7.0–8.3
- Diet
- Micro pellets, flakes, biofilm.
- Beginner
- Yes, if the tank is cycled
How to keep them
- Males, females, plants, a plan for fry.
Tankmates
Other small livebearers, shrimp, snails.
Avoid
Large aggressive fish.
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