Blue Male Endler Guppy Fish Poecilia Wingei 3cm

Overview

The blue Endler is a selected colour form of Endler's livebearer, a tiny, jewel-like fish whose males shimmer with metallic blue set off by black and orange markings. Native to warm coastal lagoons in northeastern Venezuela, it is hardy, lively and constantly on the move. Perfect for nano tanks, planted setups and gentle communities, from beginners upwards.

• Adult Size: Males around 2.5 cm (1 in); females up to 4 cm (1.6 in)
• Lifespan: 2–3 years

Origin

• Native to: Northeastern Venezuela, Laguna de Patos near Cumana
• Habitat: Warm, hard, weedy lagoons; formerly brackish, now freshwater

Feeding

• Diet: Omnivorous, grazes zoobenthos and detritus in the wild
• Preferred Foods: Crushed flake, micro pellets, baby brine shrimp, daphnia, spirulina flake, algae
• Feeding Habits: Small feeds two or three times daily; include vegetable matter; graze biofilm between meals

Tank Mates

• Best with: Dwarf shrimp, small rasboras, pygmy corydoras, otocinclus, ember tetras
• Avoid: Guppies (they crossbreed), fin nippers, anything large enough to eat them

Aggression & Behaviour

• Temperament: Peaceful and very active
• Territoriality: Males spar harmlessly; females can be pushy with each other

Experience Level

• Difficulty: Beginner
• Challenges: Too small for general communities; needs hard, warm, stable water

Water Parameters

• Water Type: Freshwater, hard and alkaline
• Temperature: 24–30°C (75–86°F)
• pH: 7.0–8.5
• Hardness: 15–35 dGH
• Flow: Slow
• Tank Size: Minimum 40 litres for a small group; dense planting encouraged

Final Notes

Males only, so no fry unless females are added; keep them with Endler females rather than guppies to preserve the blue strain, as the two species hybridise freely. Breeding is effortless, with broods every three to four weeks and fry coloured up within five weeks. Warm water, plants and moss bring out the best metallic sheen. A dazzling little fish that brightens any small aquarium.