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[ARRIVED 15-JUN-2026] Cardinal Endlers 2-4cm SOLD IN PAIRSCardinal Endlers (Poecilia wingei) Vibrant nano livebearer with intense colour, constant activity, and excellent planted tank compatibility Quick Facts Scientific Name: Poecilia wingei Adult Size: Approx. 22. 5 cm Tank Size: 20L+ recommended Difficulty: Easy Temperament: Peaceful Best Kept: Groups or mixed nano communities Is this for you? Good if: You want bright colour in a nano tank You enjoy active schooling behaviour You keep planted aquariums
Cardinal Endlers (Poecilia wingei)
Vibrant nano livebearer with intense colour, constant activity, and excellent planted tank compatibility
Quick Facts
- Scientific Name: Poecilia wingei
- Adult Size: Approx. 2–2.5 cm
- Tank Size: 20L+ recommended
- Difficulty: 🟢 Easy
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Best Kept: Groups or mixed nano communities
Is this for you?
✔️ Good if:
- You want bright colour in a nano tank
- You enjoy active schooling behaviour
- You keep planted aquariums
- You want an easy livebearer species
❌ Avoid if:
- You keep aggressive fish
- You want a large display species
- You dislike frequent breeding
- You keep strong predators or fin-nippers
Why this fish?
Cardinal Endlers are prized for their vivid red, black, and metallic blue coloration combined with their small size and constant movement.
Unlike many standard guppies, Endlers tend to be stronger swimmers, highly active, and often display fewer structural issues when responsibly bred.
Their energetic behaviour makes them ideal for planted aquariums where movement and colour create a lively display.
Common mistakes
- Keeping with aggressive tank mates
- Overcrowding due to breeding
- Ignoring water quality in nano tanks
- Keeping too few individuals
- Providing insufficient plant cover
Care made simple
- Temperature: 22–28°C
- pH: 6.8–7.8
- Hardness: Soft to moderately hard
- Diet: Micro pellets, flakes, frozen/live foods
- Water: Stable and clean
Feeding
- High-quality nano pellets or flakes
- Baby brine shrimp or daphnia
- Occasional vegetable-based foods
- Small, frequent meals work best
Pair with
- Peaceful rasboras
- Small tetras
- Corydoras catfish
- Planted aquascapes
- Shrimp (adults generally safe)
Breeding Notes
Cardinal Endlers are livebearers and breed readily in stable aquariums.
Males display stronger colouration, while females are larger and more subdued. Dense plants or moss improve fry survival.
Endlers are often underestimated because of their size. In planted nano tanks, their movement and colour can outperform larger fish visually while staying easy to care for.
FAQ
Are Cardinal Endlers peaceful?
Yes. They are peaceful community fish suited to calm nano setups.
Can they live with shrimp?
Adult shrimp are generally safe, though tiny shrimplets may occasionally be eaten.
Do they breed easily?
Yes. They are prolific livebearers and may reproduce regularly.
Are they suitable for beginners?
Yes. They are hardy and easy to care for in stable aquariums.
How many should I keep?
Groups are recommended for best activity and natural behaviour.
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