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Poecilia wingei
Close relative of guppy with wild beauty. Small body with metallic coloring. Purists dedicated to maintaining bloodlines.
Endler's livebearer (Poecilia wingei) is a tiny wild guppy relative native to Laguna de Patos, a shallow, plant-choked coastal lagoon on the Paria Peninsula in northeastern Venezuela. Males are remarkably small at 2–3 cm, displaying vivid metallic green, orange, and black patterns with a natural, untamed beauty distinct from the ornate fins of fancy guppies. Females share the plain coloration typical of poeciliid livebearers. Many commercially available specimens are hybrids with common guppies; those seeking pure-strain Endlers should purchase from dedicated breeders. Water conditions should be slightly hard and alkaline (pH 7.0–8.0) at 24–28°C. Breeding freely as livebearers, Endlers are well-suited to nano setups — a 20-cm cube is sufficient for a breeding colony. Peaceful with other small fish, they accept any fine foods: micro pellets, finely crushed flake, and small live or frozen foods. Their wild-type beauty and small size make them a flagship species for nano and botanical aquariums.
Origem
Laguna de Patos, Paria Peninsula, northeastern Venezuela
Expectativa de vida
2-3 years
Tamanho
2-3cm (male)
Temperatura
22〜28℃
Small pellets
20cm cube sufficient
Breeds easily like guppies
Prefers slightly alkaline water
Peaceful. Watch for hybridization with guppies
Isolate from guppies to maintain pure bloodline
Beginner. Esta é uma espécie amigável para iniciantes. Não é necessário equipamento especial ou experiência, e pode ser mantida com sucesso com uma configuração básica de cuidados.
A temperatura ideal para Endlers Livebearer é 22〜28℃. Evite mudanças bruscas de temperatura e mantenha um ambiente estável.
A expectativa de vida média de Endlers Livebearer é 2-3 years. Com cuidados e nutrição adequados, podem viver uma vida longa e saudável.
Endlers Livebearer normalmente atinge 2-3cm (male) quando adulto. O tamanho pode variar dependendo das condições de cuidado e genética individual.
Endlers Livebearer se alimenta de: Small pellets. Busque uma dieta equilibrada com frequência de alimentação adequada.
O preço de Endlers Livebearer varia significativamente dependendo do morfo, tamanho e linhagem. Consulte nossa página de preços de mercado para informações atualizadas.
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