Endler Guppy

About the Endler Guppy

The Endler Guppy is a brilliantly coloured livebearer renowned for its intense neon markings, active personality, and compact size. Native to the Laguna de Patos region of Venezuela, Endlers are closely related to the Common Guppy but are generally smaller, more streamlined, and display striking metallic colours with intricate patterns.

Male Endlers are famous for their vibrant combinations of neon green, orange, yellow, blue, black, and iridescent markings, making every fish unique. Females are larger, silver-grey in colour, and far less colourful. Their constant activity and peaceful nature make them an excellent choice for nano aquariums, planted tanks, and freshwater community aquariums.

Endler Guppies thrive in densely planted aquariums with plenty of open swimming space. They are highly social fish and enjoy the company of other Endlers, Guppies, Corydoras, small Rasboras, peaceful Tetras, and freshwater shrimp. Like other livebearers, they breed readily and can quickly establish thriving colonies in the home aquarium.

A varied diet of premium micro pellets, crushed flakes, baby brine shrimp, daphnia, cyclops, and other small live or frozen foods will maintain their spectacular colours and overall health.

Hardy, colourful, and incredibly active, the Endler Guppy is one of the best fish for nano aquariums and planted freshwater displays.

Quick Care Guide

Scientific Name

Poecilia wingei

Common Name

Endler Guppy

Origin

Laguna de Patos, Venezuela

Adult Size

2.5–4 cm

Temperament

Peaceful

Diet

Omnivore

Minimum Tank Size

40 Litres

Temperature

22–28°C

pH

7.0–8.2

Water Hardness

8–25 dGH

Difficulty

Beginner

Lifespan

2–4 Years

Suitable For

Nano aquariums, planted tanks, shrimp aquariums, and community fish tanks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between an Endler Guppy and a Common Guppy?

Endlers are generally smaller, more streamlined, and display vibrant natural metallic patterns. Common Guppies typically have larger flowing tails and have been selectively bred into many ornamental varieties.

Are Endler Guppies peaceful?

Yes. They are extremely peaceful and make excellent community fish for nano and planted aquariums.

What do Endler Guppies eat?

They thrive on quality micro pellets, crushed flakes, baby brine shrimp, daphnia, cyclops, and other live or frozen foods.

Can Endler Guppies live with shrimp?

Yes. Adult Cherry Shrimp and Amano Shrimp are generally safe, although newly hatched shrimplets may occasionally be eaten.

Do Endler Guppies breed easily?

Yes. Endlers are prolific livebearers and reproduce readily under good aquarium conditions. If housed with Common Guppies, they will readily hybridise, so pure Endlers should be kept separately if maintaining a pure bloodline is important.

Common Mistakes

Mixing them with Common Guppies

Endlers and Common Guppies readily interbreed, producing hybrids. Keep them separate if you wish to preserve pure Endler genetics.

Keeping too few fish

Endlers are social and are most confident when kept in groups.

Poor water quality

Regular water changes and stable water parameters are essential for vibrant colours and long-term health.

Overfeeding

Feed small portions once or twice daily to maintain excellent water quality.

Housing with aggressive fish

Avoid larger cichlids or fin-nipping species that may stress these small, peaceful fish.