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Poecilia sp.
Endlers Livebearer
This fish may not be a seperate species from the guppy

Poecilia sp. - Endlers Livebearer - Endlers livebearers are probably another strain of guppy
Endlers livebearers are probably another strain of guppy
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(Other members of the genus Poecilia)

ADULT SIZE: 4 cm

WATER CONDITIONS: Not critical

TEMPERATURE RANGE: 20-29 C

FOOD: Feed Poecilia sp. small live-foods and fine grade dried foods

DISTRIBUTION: This species comes from Venezuela

AQUARIUM CARE: This species is closely related to the guppy, and may actually be the same

BREEDING: Again like a guppy this species is easy to breed

Have you bred Poecilia sp.? Why not fill in a breeding questionaire?, or examine existing Poecilia sp. breeding reports

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Other members of the genus Poecilia

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Poecilia sp.
Endlers Livebearer

Endlers livebearers are probably another strain of guppy

Endlers livebearers are probably another strain of guppy

Like all livebearers, Endlers guppys have a gonopodium fin

Like all livebearers, Endlers guppys have a gonopodium fin

A female

A female


Poecilia sp.
Endlers Livebearer
breeding notes

BREEDING: Again like a guppy this species is easy to breed

Have you bred Poecilia sp.? Why not fill in a breeding questionaire?


This page summarises breeding reports provided by visitors to this site, along with some statistical analysis. Please feel free to contribute - whatever your experience!

3 breeders have filled in breeding reports, a summary of the results are shown in the graphs below. You can read the full reports here.

To add details of your experiences of Poecilia sp., why not fill in a Breeding and maintenance Report.

Would Poecilia sp. be a good addition to a community tank?
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  1. Never
  2. Doubtful, only with VERY calm fish
  3. Only with species of similar size
  4. Yes, a good community fish

How would you describe the disposition of Poecilia sp.?
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  1. Very timid
  2. Slightly timid
  3. Neutral
  4. Somewhat aggresive on occasions
  5. Very aggressive

In which water conditions do you keep these fish?
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  1. Very soft and acidic
  2. Moderately soft and acidic
  3. Neutral
  4. Moderately hard and alkaline
  5. Very hard and alkaline

At what average temperature?
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  1. 10-15°C
  2. 16-19°C
  3. 20-23°C
  4. 24-27°C
  5. 28°C+

How would you describe sex ratios when breeding Poecilia sp.? If you are unsure please leave this question unanswered.
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  1. Almost all males
  2. Somewhat male heavy
  3. Roughly equal
  4. Somewhat female heavy
  5. Almost all females

In general, how difficult is Poecilia sp. to keep and breed?
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  1. Very easy
  2. Easy
  3. Average
  4. Difficult
  5. Very difficult

How sucessful have you been at breeding Poecilia sp.?
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  1. Very unsucessful
  2. Fairly unsucessful
  3. Average
  4. Fairly sucessful
  5. Very sucessful


Remember, each record represents only one persons experience; if you had different results, or used different methods, please share your experiences


Water conditions: Moderately hard and alkaline Water temperature: 24-27oC
Disposition: Active, but not aggresive Community tank?: Yes, a good community fish
Spawning Method: Spawning MopsBreeding problems: none
Sex ratio: Roughly equalBreeding difficulty: Very easy
Sucess: Very sucessfulYears Experience: 1
Other Comments:
Date this record created: 24th January 2021Breeding date: 2021
Breeder: Location:

Water conditions: Neutral Water temperature: 24-27oC
Disposition: Active, but not aggresive Community tank?: Only with species of similar size
Spawning Method: Long term (fry appear with adults)Breeding problems: none
Sex ratio: Roughly equalBreeding difficulty: Very easy
Sucess: Very sucessfulYears Experience: 5
Other Comments:
Date this record created: 18th January 2012Breeding date: 2012
Breeder: JosephLocation: Endlers.comxa.com

Water conditions: Moderately hard and alkaline Water temperature: 24-27oC
Disposition: Active, but not aggresive Community tank?: Yes, a good community fish
Spawning Method: Long term (fry appear with adults)Breeding problems: none
Sex ratio: Breeding difficulty: Very easy
Sucess: Fairly sucessfulYears Experience: 2
Other Comments: Endlers breed like guppies. You don't breed them, they just breed themselves!
Date this record created: 6th January 2008Breeding date: 2006
Breeder: Location:

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