Endler's guppy
Poecilia wingei
Small colorful livebearer native to Venezuela, highly appreciated for its bright patterns and lively behavior. Males reach 2-2.5 cm, females 3-4 cm. Gregarious species requiring a small group (minimum 6-8 individuals, ratio 2-3 females per male). Easy and prolific breeding.
Parameters
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Min volume
- 54 L
- Temperature
- 24–28 °C
- pH
- 7–8.5
- Hardness (GH)
- 10–25 °GH
- Adult size
- 2.5 cm
- Lifespan
- 2 years
- Diet
- omnivore
- Temperament
- paisible
- Difficulty
- facile
Environment
Minimum volume 54 liters for a group. Prefers hard and alkaline water (GH 10-25, pH 7-8.5, temperature 24-28°C). Planted tank with open areas for swimming. Gentle filtration, avoid strong currents. Provide floating plants and hiding spots for fry. Medium to intense lighting enhances colors. Cover mandatory, jumping fish.
Feeding
Omnivore with insectivorous tendency. Feed 2-3 times daily in small quantities: quality flakes or pellets, live or frozen food (daphnia, brine shrimp, grindal worms, microworms), supplement with spirulina and blanched vegetables. Variety essential to maintain bright colors and vitality.
Tips & tankmates
Peaceful species ideal for community tank with small calm fish (microrasboras, dwarf corydoras, shrimp). Avoid predators and fin-nipping fish. Very easy breeding: females give birth to 10-30 fry every 4-6 weeks. Watch out for overpopulation! Maintain pure strains (not hybridized with Poecilia reticulata) to preserve genetics. Sensitive to water pollution: regular water changes (10% weekly) essential.
Sources
- Seriously Fish - Poecilia wingei
- Fishbase - Poecilia wingei
- IUCN Red List - Poecilia wingei
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