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Endler's Guppy

Poecilia wingei

Wild-type colour explosion in a tiny package. Males have neon green, orange, and black metallic markings that rival any fancy guppy. Hardier and more active than fancy guppies — prolific breeders.

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Quick Facts

Max Size1.5"
Lifespan2–3 years
Min Tank10 gal
DietOmnivore
SchoolingYes (6+)
OriginSouth America

Water Parameters

Temperature2430°C
pH Range78.5

Natural Habitat

Laguna de Patos in northeastern Venezuela — warm, hard, slightly alkaline water.

Region

Venezuela

Countries

Venezuela

Feeding

Omnivorous — flake, micro pellets, frozen foods, algae. Easy to feed.

Compatible Tank Mates

Good Matches

Avoid

Large fishFancy Guppies (hybridize and dilute genetics)

Breeding

Livebearer — females drop fully-formed fry every 23-24 days. Extremely prolific. Populations can explode.

Care Tips

Don't mix with Fancy Guppies — they hybridize

Males are much more colourful than females

Self-sustaining colonies form in planted tanks

Critically endangered in the wild

2-3 females per male to reduce harassment

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Molly

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Fancy Guppy

Poecilia reticulata

2.5"Easy

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