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Endlers or Endler’s Livebearer is a colorful species of the Poecilia genus sold by the name of Endler’s Guppy in pet shops. Franklin F. Bond collected the species from Venezuela’s Laguna de Patos in 1937, while Dr. John Endler rediscovered it in 1975. It derives its species name from Øjvind Winge, a Danish biologist who extensively researched the genus these species belong to.
| Scientific Name | Poecilia wingei |
| Other Names | Endlers |
| Origin | Venezuela’s Paria Peninsula |
| Type | Freshwater fish |
| Conservation Status | Not recorded (though they are on the verge of extinction in the wild) |
| Behavioral Characteristics | Peaceful though females can be a little territorial |
| School Size | Though they do not do well in schools, this species can be kept in a group of 4 -5 |
| Physical Traits | Small and colorful |
| Colors | Combination of metallic green, orange, and black more vibrant in males than females; males acquire the adult coloration at about 4 or 5 weeks, while females take a little longer |
| Size (How big do they get) | Males: 1 inch (2.54 cm); Females: 1.8 inches (4.57 cm) |
| Lifespan | 2 – 3 years (females live shorter than males) |
| Sexual Dimorphism | Present; Males are leaner, smaller, and brighter with narrower bellies than their female counterparts |
| Probable Diseases | Ick, alongside bacterial and fungal infections |
| Approximate Price (How much is it for) | $8 (starting price) |
| Care Level | Easy to Intermediate |
| Tank Size | 5 (19 liters) for 3 endlers |
Water Parameters
| pH Level | 5.5 – 8.0 |
| Temperature | 66° to 84°F (18 to 29°C) |
| Hardness | 15 – 35 dGH |
| Aquarium Water Flow | Fast |
Tank Ambience
| Lighting | High (for them darkness means it is time to sleep) |
| Substrate Type | Sand, and gravel, alongside plants and driftwood for a proper hiding place |
| Tank Mates | Compatible with: Small peaceful fish like neon tetra, cardinal tetra, harlequin rasbora, zebra danios, otocinclus catfish, and guppies (as both have a lot of similarities) Incompatible with: Large, aggressive species as well as crustaceans like shrimps that the Endler might eat |
| Suitable Position in the Tank | Bottom |
Feeding
| Diet | Frozen and live foods like brine shrimp, blood worms, tubifex, blackworms, daphnia, dried food like pellets, and flakes |
| Frequency | 2-3 times a day |
The Endler livebearer is a strain of guppy, but both have visible differences. Endlers are smaller with two small fins on their tails, while the fancy guppy is bigger with a wider body and brighter colors.
Yes, there are hybrids of Endlers and guppies, the outcome being bright, colorful offspring. They are sold in the market under a host of names such as snake, peacock, tiger, sword, paradise, and flame tail Endler.
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