Endler's livebearer

Poecilia wingei

Illustration of endler's livebearer

The endler's livebearer (Poecilia wingei) is a peaceful fish that grows to about 1 inches and spends its time near the surface. Keep at least 3 together, in a tank of 5 gallons or more, at 72–84°F and pH 7–8.

5 galsmallest tank
1″adult size
72–84°Ftemperature
7–8pH
3+group size
Peacefultemperament
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Good tankmates

Avoid

  • ✕Paradise fish: Paradise fish is aggressive and best kept alone.
  • ✕Angelfish: Angelfish grows big enough to eat Endler's livebearer.
  • ✕Convict cichlid: Convict cichlid is aggressive and best kept alone.
  • ✕Oscar: Oscar is aggressive and best kept alone.
  • ✕Kuhli loach: Endler's livebearer and Kuhli loach prefer different water (pH 7–8 vs 5.5–6.5).
  • ✕Pea puffer: Pea puffer is aggressive and best kept alone.

From TankCoach's own species data: common hobby guidance for adults, rounded. Individual fish vary. Not veterinary advice.