Endler's Guppies are smaller than common guppies and are known for their vibrant colors and active behavior. They often showcase colorful patterns on their bodies and fins.
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Endler's Guppies are smaller than common guppies and are known for their vibrant colors and active behavior. They often showcase colorful patterns on their bodies and fins.
Endler’s Guppies are small, slender fish with bright, neon-like colors. Males often display metallic green, orange, black, and blue patterns in intricate designs, while females are larger and more subdued in color. Their smaller size and intense coloration make them stand out in nano and community aquariums.
1-2 years
Omnivorous
Endler’s Guppies are perfect for aquarists seeking an active, colorful, and easy-to-keep fish for community or species-only tanks. Their peaceful temperament and small size make them ideal for nano aquariums and planted tanks.
Beginner
10 gallons
6.5 – 8.0
Moderately hard to hard
22°C – 28°C (72°F – 82°F)
1.5 inches
Small peaceful species such as neon tetras, ember tetras, Corydoras catfish, rasboras, shrimp, and snails
Angelfish, Betta (male), Tiger Barbs, Oscars, Jack Dempsey, Cichlids, Gouramis, Mollies, Platies, Shrimp, Snails
Poecilia wingei
Poeciliidae
Laguna de Patos, Venezuela
Peaceful, social, thrives in groups
A balanced diet ensures vibrant coloration and healthy growth. Offer a staple of high-quality guppy flakes or micro-pellets daily, supplemented with protein-rich foods like brine shrimp, daphnia, and mosquito larvae. Include occasional blanched vegetables such as spinach or zucchini for fiber.
Livebearer – females give birth to fully formed, free-swimming fry
Like other livebearers, Endler’s Guppies breed readily. Females can produce 10–30 fry every 3–4 weeks. Because the fry are small but quick, they can survive in a planted tank with plenty of hiding spots. If selective breeding is desired, move pregnant females to a breeding tank before they give birth.
They adapt to a wide range of water parameters but prefer stable, well-filtered water. pH between 6.5 and 8.0 with moderate to high hardness is ideal. Weekly 25–30% water changes keep the environment clean and reduce nitrate buildup. A gentle current mimics their natural habitat.
Common issues include ich, fin rot, and bacterial infections if water quality declines. Overfeeding can lead to obesity and digestive issues. Avoid housing them with aggressive fish that may harass or outcompete them.
Peaceful
Endler’s Guppies are peaceful, energetic swimmers that are highly active in all levels of the aquarium. They enjoy interacting with tank mates and display vibrant flashes of color as they move. Males frequently court females, performing quick, darting movements to display their colors. Unlike larger guppies, Endler’s Guppies stay small and rarely nip fins.
Endler’s Guppy (Poecilia wingei) is a wild guppy species discovered in Venezuela. Known for their dazzling, neon-like coloration and small size, they have gained popularity among aquarists worldwide. They are hardy, adaptable, and prolific breeders, making them excellent for both beginners and experienced fishkeepers. Endler’s Guppies are livebearers, with females producing small batches of fry regularly. These fish do best in well-planted aquariums with gentle filtration and stable water conditions. Their unique, naturally occurring colors make them highly sought after by breeders and hobbyists, especially for nano tanks and aquascapes where their activity and beauty can be fully appreciated.