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Poecilia wingei

Endler's Livebearer, Endler Guppy
Temperature
24–30°C
pH
8.5–8.5
dGH
15–35 ppm
Size
5 cm
Tank
40 L
Poecilia wingei, or Endler's Livebearer, is a small, colorful, and active fish popular among aquarists due to its striking appearance and peaceful nature. These fish are renowned for their vibrant patterns and ease of care, making them ideal for community tanks. They have a lively temperament, providing constant movement and interest within the aquarium. Endler's livebearers are prolific breeders and can quickly overpopulate a tank if males and females are kept together without population control measures. They should be provided with plenty of plant cover, as well as open swimming spaces. Despite their hardiness, regular maintenance and water quality checks remain essential for their overall well-being. A diet rich in high-quality flake foods, live foods like daphnia, and occasional vegetable matter such as spirulina is recommended.

Water parameters

Hardness
15–35 ppm
Temperature
24–30°C
pH
8.5–8.5

Tank & size

Fish size
5 cm
Tank length
40 cm
Tank volume
40 L

Distribution

Venezuela.

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