JAPAN BLUE ENDLER

Common Name: Japan Blue Endler

Scientific Name: Poecilia wingei / ornamental Endler strain

SPECIES OVERVIEW

The Japan Blue Endler is an ornamental Endler livebearer strain. These small, active fish bring colour and movement to a planted aquarium. Trade strains may include guppy ancestry.

CARE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Aquarium Size: 40 L or larger for a small group

WATER PARAMETERS

Temperature: 23–26°C

pH: 7.0–8.0

Hardness: Medium–hard water preferred

AQUARIUM SETUP

Keep in a mature, filtered aquarium and maintain stable water conditions with regular partial water changes.

Provide planted or sheltered areas as well as open swimming space.

DIET & FEEDING

Diet: Fine flakes, micro pellets and small suitable frozen or live foods

TANKMATES

Choose small, peaceful tankmates; large fish can prey on Endlers.

GROUP SIZE

In mixed-sex groups, provide two to three females per male.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Avoid mixing with guppies if maintaining a separate breeding strain.

Adults may eat fry; dense plants offer shelter.