Species · Poecilia wingei

Endler's livebearer: tank size, water and tank mates

Very small livebearer; best with other small peaceful fish; do not mix with guppies (hybridise).

Adult size2.5 cm (1.0 in)
Minimum tank10 US gal
Temperature24–30 °C (75–86 °F)
pH7–8.5
Temperamentpeaceful
Keep in groups of3+
Swimstop
Shrimp & snailsUsually safe

Check a tank with Endler's livebearer

Good tank mates for Endler's livebearer

These species share its temperature range and temperament, with no fin-nipping or predation risk under our rules. Still check your tank size and bioload in the checker.

African dwarf frog · Amano shrimp · Assassin snail · Banjo catfish · Black neon tetra · Black phantom tetra · Black ruby barb · Bleeding heart tetra · Bloodfin tetra · Boeseman's rainbowfish · Bristlenose pleco · Bronze corydoras · Bumblebee goby · Celestial pearl danio · Cherry barb · Cherry shrimp · Chili rasbora · Clown killifish · Clown pleco · Colombian tetra · Congo tetra · Diamond tetra · Dwarf neon rainbowfish · Dwarf pencilfish

Avoid with Endler's livebearer

African butterflyfish (predation) · Angelfish (predation) · Bala shark (predation) · Banded archerfish (predation) · Black ghost knifefish (predation) · Blue acara (predation) · Common / comet goldfish (temperature) · Convict cichlid (predation) · Demasoni cichlid (aggression) · Dojo loach (temperature) · Fancy goldfish (temperature) · Firemouth cichlid (predation) · Gold barb (temperature) · Jack Dempsey (predation) · Jewel cichlid (predation) · Medaka (temperature) · Oscar (predation) · Paradise fish (temperature)

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Checked 2026-11-09 · confidence: medium. These are cautious community guidelines, not guarantees. Not veterinary advice. Report an error.