Endler Guppy Female L
Female Endler guppies (Poecilia wingei) are small, peaceful, and brilliantly active livebearers popular in community aquariums. Unlike males, females are typically larger with more subdued coloration, but they are hardy, social, and constantly on the move. Endlers are known for their prolific breeding, making them great for beginners or hobbyists wanting a lively, low-maintenance aquarium. Clean water and a stable environment are key to keeping them healthy.
🔍 Quick Facts
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Latin Name: Poecilia wingei
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Difficulty: Easy
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Behavior: Peaceful, social
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Environment: Freshwater tropical
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Diet: Omnivore
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Origin: Venezuela
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Adult Size: 3–4 cm (1.2–1.6 in)
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Lifespan: 2–3 years
🏠 Housing Requirements
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Tank Size: Minimum 20–30 L (5–8 gal) for a small group
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Group Size: Best kept in groups; females can be kept alone but thrive in small shoals
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Tank Type: Standard freshwater community setup
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Substrate: Fine gravel or sand
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Décor:
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Live plants (Java moss, hornwort, guppy grass)
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Hiding spaces for fry
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Smooth rocks, driftwood, and floating plants
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Water Flow: Gentle
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Cleaning: Weekly 20–40% water change; maintain strong biological filtration
🌡️ Temperature & Water Parameters
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Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)
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pH: 6.8–8.0
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Hardness: Medium to hard water preferred
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Lighting: Moderate; suitable for live plants
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Water Quality:
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Ammonia: 0
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Nitrite: 0
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Nitrate: Under 20 ppm for best health
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🍽️ Feeding
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Diet: Omnivorous and enthusiastic eaters
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High-quality micro pellets or flake food
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Frozen foods: daphnia, bloodworms, baby brine shrimp
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Live foods: microworms, brine shrimp
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Veggie options: spirulina flakes, blanched spinach or zucchini
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Feeding Schedule:
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1–2 times daily, small portions
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Tip: Provide varied foods to enhance coloration and breeding health
⚕️ Health & Safety
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Handling: Very delicate—net gently and avoid stress
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Common Issues:
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Poor water quality (highest risk factor)
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Fin rot
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Camallanus worms (rare but serious)
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Dropsy (typically environmental)
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Tankmates:
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Ideal: shrimp, snails, tetras, rasboras, peaceful community fish
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Avoid: fin-nippers, large or predatory fish
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🚫 Important Notes
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We do not ship live animals
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You may order online and choose Click & Collect
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We will hold your Endler Guppies for you until pickup
Delivery information
Click and Collect: Please allow up to 24 hours for us to pick and process your order. As soon as we have picked your order we will phone you and arrange a time to collect it.
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