CheckMyFishTankEndler's Livebearer care
Poecilia wingei · Freshwater · Beginner level care
A tiny, bright livebearer closely related to the guppy.
Feeding
Twice a day. A small pinch they finish in about 2 minutes. Flakes, micro pellets, baby brine shrimp.
Good tank mates
Fish that pass every check with Endler's Livebearer in a 40 gallon tank: same water, overlapping temperature, nobody gets eaten and no bullies.
Do not mix with
- Silver Dollar: Silver Dollar grows big enough to eat Endler's Livebearer.
- Tinfoil Barb: Tinfoil Barb grows big enough to eat Endler's Livebearer.
- White Cloud Mountain Minnow: White Cloud Mountain Minnow and Endler's Livebearer need different water temperatures.
- Paradise Fish: Paradise Fish grows big enough to eat Endler's Livebearer.
- Angelfish: Angelfish grows big enough to eat Endler's Livebearer.
- Convict Cichlid: Convict Cichlid grows big enough to eat Endler's Livebearer.
- Oscar: Oscar grows big enough to eat Endler's Livebearer.
- Jack Dempsey: Jack Dempsey grows big enough to eat Endler's Livebearer.
Questions
What size tank does a Endler's Livebearer need?
At least 10 gallons for a group of 3. Adults grow to about 1.2 inches, so plan for the adult size, not the size at the store.
What temperature does a Endler's Livebearer like?
75 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit, with a pH of about 7 to 8. A steady temperature matters more than hitting one exact number.
How many Endler's Livebearer should I keep together?
Keep 3 or more. They feel safe in a group and show better color and behavior.
What do Endler's Livebearer eat?
Flakes, micro pellets, baby brine shrimp. Feed twice a day: a small pinch they finish in about 2 minutes.
Sources
Checked against these sources on 2026-11-10. When sources disagree we use the safer number.