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Care and Compatibility of Endler Guppy Fish - Poecilia Wingei
Introduction
The Endler Guppy Fish (Poecilia wingei) is native to the regions of Venezuela. While it shares many characteristics with the common guppy (Poecilia reticulata), it has distinctive differences in its appearance and behavior. Its body is smaller and more slender, with shorter and rounder fins. Males stand out with their bright and showy colors, while females are more discreet and generally have duller colors.
Behavior
The Endler Guppy Fish (Poecilia wingei) is a highly popular and appreciated variety of guppy known for its beauty. It is recognized for its vibrant colors and striking patterns, which vary depending on the gender and breeding line. Endler Guppies are peaceful and sociable fish that adapt well to community aquariums.
Sexual Dimorphism
Sexual dimorphism in Poecilia wingei is evident. Males are usually more colorful and have longer, more elaborate fins, while females are larger and less flashy.
Reproduction
The reproduction of the Endler Guppy Fish is similar to that of the common guppy. They are ovoviviparous fish, meaning that the females retain the eggs inside their bodies until they hatch as fry. Females can give birth approximately every four weeks, and the fry are quite small and can be fed finely crushed foods or infusoria.
Aquarium Conditions
Poecilia wingei, commonly known as the Endler's guppy, requires a well-planted aquarium with open swimming areas. It prefers soft to moderately hard water and a warm temperature. Aquarium décor should include floating plants and hiding spots. Maintaining water quality is crucial and providing a balanced diet.
Feeding
When it comes to feeding, the Endler Guppy Fish is an omnivore and accepts a variety of foods. They can be offered high-quality commercial flakes or pellets, supplemented with live or frozen foods such as daphnia, brine shrimp, or mosquito larvae. It is important to provide them with a balanced and varied diet to maintain their health and optimal coloration.
Complexity
Caring for Poecilia wingei can be moderately challenging. They are small, active fish that adapt well to a variety of water conditions. However, males may display territorial behaviors and may stress females. It's recommended to keep them in groups of females with one male to avoid stress. They are omnivores and accept a variety of foods.
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To do an analysis more detailed about coexistence and behavior of Poecilia Wingei (Endler Guppy Fish) use the Aquarium simulation tool, if you do this you can test different ways to combine the Endler Guppy Fish with other fishes giving the dimensions and space on you aquarium, on this way you can known the optimal configuration for keep the fishes that you want.
You can also find out the 97 species compatible with the Poecilia Wingei (Endler Guppy Fish) can live together.
Note: The parameters of the water such as PH and temperature are also used to calculate the compatibility of the species.
Compatible species (97)
Compatible (50 Species)
Compatible without any restriction
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With Reservation (1 Species)
Compatible in some cases, it depends on the nature and personality of the fish.
Considerable size difference (33 Species)
They can coexist while they are similar in size or the size difference is not very abysmal, since as the fish grows it increases the chances of eating its partner that did not grow much.
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Food competition (12 Species)
They can live together but you have to be careful since it is likely that the fastest fish will take all the food and leave nothing for their partners who are slow swimmers, so you have to make sure that everyone can eat.
Compatible if space is enough (1 Species)
They can coexist together if the aquarium they share is large and spacious enough for both species to feel good, as some fish may attack others to feel that they have little space and try to eliminate the competition.
Endler Guppy Fish
Poecilia Wingei
- Ph: 6.8 - 8
- Temperature (c°): 20 - 24
- Measures: 2 cm - 3cm
- Aquarium Capacity:
5 Liters - 1 Gallons - Behavior: Peaceful, Shoal
- Morphology: Bright colors
- Motion: Fast
- Size: Very small
- Swimming area: Swim in the middle of the aquarium
- Water Type: Sweet water