Species Profile
Endler's Livebearer
Poecilia wingei
Livebearerspeaceful
Adult size
1.4″
Minimum tank
10 gal
Temperature
72–82°F
pH
7–8
Schooling
Group of 3+
Water level
top
Diet
Micro pellets, flake
Notes
Smaller, more colorful cousin of the fancy guppy. Males show vivid neon orange, green, and black patches. Hybridizes freely with guppies, keep separate if you want pure Endler's stock. Prefers slightly hard, alkaline water.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Endler's Livebearer
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Endler's Livebearerin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Neon Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Cardinal Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Rummynose Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Harlequin Rasbora
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Zebra Danio
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Celestial Pearl Danio
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Fancy Guppy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Platy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Male Betta
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Honey Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
German Blue Ram
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Panda Corydoras
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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