A mixed group of twenty-five Black Bar Endlers. Very prolific breeders giving the right tank conditions.

Endlers Livebearer Care

Scientific Name : Poecilia wingei

Other Common Names : Endler Livebearer

Care Level : Easy to moderate

Size : Up to 1.5 inches (4cm)

pH : 7 - 7.5

Temperature : 75 - 85°F (24 - 29°C)

Water Hardness : Soft to moderately hard water

Origin / Habitat : Laguna de Los Patos, Venezuela

Lifespan : 3 - 5 years

Temperament / Behavior : Peaceful, great for established community tanks

Breeding : Livebearers and not hard to breed. Very similar to guppies, read the breeding guppies article.

Aquarium Size : 10 gallon or larger.

Endlers Livebearer Tank Mates : Many, as long as they aren't being housed with fish that will nip the fins or eat the fish, like tiger barbs, some tetras, various other barbs, etc.

Fish Disease : Freshwater Fish Disease - Diagnose, Symptoms and Treatment

Diet / Fish Food : Flake food, frozen food, and live food. Vary the diet for excellent health, and color.

Tank Region : Middle to top

Gender : The males are a fluorescent color, while the females are a silver color.