GREEN TIGER ENDLER GUPPIES MALES (Poecilia wingei)

Here’s a complete Endler Guppy (Poecilia wingei) Care Guide — great for beginners and hobbyists looking for a colorful, low-maintenance freshwater fish.

Endler Guppy Care Guide

Quick Facts

Tank Setup

Minimum Tank Size

• 5 gallons for a trio (1 male + 2 females)

• 10+ gallons recommended for a small colony

Substrate & Decor

• Fine gravel or sand

• Heavily planted (Java moss, hornwort, water wisteria)

• Hiding spots: rocks, driftwood, caves

Water Parameters

Endlers prefer harder, slightly alkaline water. They adapt well, but sudden pH swings are harmful.

Filtration & Flow

• Sponge filter or gentle hang-on-back filter

• Low to moderate flow—Endlers are active but dislike strong currents

Lighting

• Moderate to high for plants and colors to pop

• Use full-spectrum LED aquarium lights

Diet

Endlers are opportunistic omnivores.

✅ Best Foods:

• High-quality flakes or micro pellets

• Live/Frozen foods: baby brine shrimp, daphnia, bloodworms (treat)

• Vegetables: blanched spinach, zucchini, spirulina flakes

Feed small amounts 1–2 times per day. Remove uneaten food to prevent ammonia buildup.

Breeding

• Livebearers: Females give birth to free-swimming fry (up to 30+ at a time)

• Breeds easily without intervention

• Separate young if needed—parents may eat fry

• Dense plants like Java moss provide cover for fry

‍♂️ Tankmates

✅ Compatible:

• Other Endlers or peaceful guppies

• Neon tetras, ember tetras

• Corydoras catfish

• Shrimp (adult size)

• Otocinclus

❌ Avoid:

• Fin-nippers (e.g., tiger barbs)

• Large or aggressive fish (bettas, cichlids)

• Overcrowded tanks

Maintenance

• 25–50% water change weekly

• Test water regularly for ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate

• Trim plants and vacuum substrate lightly

Variants

There are many color morphs and strains, such as:

• Black Bar

• Tiger Endlers

• Peacock

• Red Chest

• El Tigre

Note: Some hybrids with Poecilia reticulata (common guppies) are not considered pure Endlers.

Tips for Success

• Use a lid—Endlers can jump!

• Keep 1 male to 2–3 females to reduce stress

• Stable water conditions are more important than perfect parameters

• Provide dense plants for fry survival if breeding is unintentional