Neon tuxedo Endler

About the Neon Tuxedo Endler

The Neon Tuxedo Endler is a premium selectively bred variety of the Endler Livebearer, admired for its brilliant neon blue and green iridescence combined with the distinctive "tuxedo" pattern across the rear half of its body. Accented by vibrant orange, yellow, and black highlights, this stunning nano fish is a true standout in planted aquariums and freshwater community tanks.

Based on the naturally occurring Poecilia wingei from Venezuela, the Neon Tuxedo Endler retains the species' compact size, hardiness, and energetic personality while showcasing enhanced colours through selective breeding. Males develop the vivid neon colours and tuxedo pattern, while females are larger with a more subtle silver-grey appearance.

Neon Tuxedo Endlers thrive in heavily planted aquariums with open swimming areas and stable water conditions. They are highly active and social, making them ideal companions for Corydoras, Celestial Pearl Danios, Ember Tetras, Rasboras, Otocinclus, Medaka, and freshwater shrimp. Like all Endlers, they are prolific livebearers and breed readily in the home aquarium.

A varied diet of premium micro pellets, crushed flakes, baby brine shrimp, daphnia, cyclops, microworms, and other live or frozen foods will maximise their neon colours and maintain excellent health.

Colourful, peaceful, and incredibly active, the Neon Tuxedo Endler is one of the finest nano livebearers available for planted aquariums.

Quick Care Guide

Scientific Name

Poecilia wingei

Common Name

Neon Tuxedo Endler

Origin

Captive-bred variety of a species native to 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 peaceful community aquariums

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Neon Tuxedo Endler?

The Neon Tuxedo Endler is a selectively bred Endler Livebearer featuring a dark tuxedo pattern on the rear of the body with brilliant neon blue, green, orange, and yellow highlights.

Are Neon Tuxedo Endlers good for beginners?

Yes. They are hardy, peaceful, and very easy to care for, making them an excellent fish for both beginners and experienced aquarists.

What do Neon Tuxedo Endlers eat?

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

Can Neon Tuxedo Endlers live with shrimp?

Yes. They are excellent companions for Cherry Shrimp, Amano Shrimp, and other dwarf shrimp. Newly hatched shrimplets may occasionally be eaten.

Can Neon Tuxedo Endlers breed with Guppies?

Yes. Endlers can hybridise with Common Guppies (Poecilia reticulata). If maintaining a pure Endler bloodline is important, they should be kept separately from Guppies.

Common Mistakes

Mixing them with Common Guppies

Neon Tuxedo Endlers readily hybridise with Guppies, producing offspring that are no longer pure Endlers.

Keeping too few fish

They are social fish and are most active and confident when kept in groups.

Poor water quality

Stable water conditions, good filtration, and regular water changes are essential for maintaining vibrant colours.

Overfeeding

Feed small amounts once or twice daily to prevent obesity and maintain excellent water quality.

Housing with aggressive fish

Avoid large cichlids and fin-nipping species that may stress these small, peaceful fish.