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Endler's livebearer tank mates and minimum tank size

Poecilia wingei

Endler's livebearers grow to 2.5 cm (1 in). They are shy and do best with calm tank mates of similar size. They need 24–30 °C (75–86 °F) and pH 7.0–8.5.

Minimum tank

41 L (11 US gal), at least 45 cm (18 in) long

Adult size

2.5 cm (1 in)

Temperature

24–30 °C (75–86 °F)

pH

pH 7.0–8.5

Group

no minimum

Endler's livebearer minimum tank size

Endler's livebearers need at least 41 L (11 US gal), in a tank at least 45 cm (18 in) long.

That is the largest minimum among the sources below. The planner also checks the tank length against the adult size of 2.5 cm (1 in): a tank shorter than 4 times that is cramped (10 cm (3.9 in)).

Endler's livebearer tank mates

Each of the other 52 species in this reference, judged against Endler's livebearers by the same rules as the compatibility checker. A guide, not a guarantee.

Compatible (15)

• Black neon tetra
• Bristlenose pleco
• Bronze corydoras
• Celestial pearl danio
• Cherry barb
• Common pleco
• Glowlight tetra
• Lemon tetra
• Mystery snail
• Nerite snail
• Otocinclus
• Panda corydoras
• Platy
• Pygmy corydoras
• Siamese algae eater

With care (22)

• Black skirt tetraThe only pH that suits both is pH 7.0, set by Endler's livebearers and black skirt tetras. That leaves no margin. Endler's livebearers (2.5 cm) are shy and easily intimidated by much larger black skirt tetras (7.5 cm).
• Boeseman's rainbowfishEndler's livebearers are shy and lose out at feeding time to boisterous Boeseman's rainbowfish.
• Cherry shrimpEndler's livebearers (2.5 cm) usually leave adult cherry shrimp (4 cm) alone but eat the young.
• Chili rasboraThe only pH that suits both is pH 7.0, set by Endler's livebearers and chili rasboras. That leaves no margin.
• Clown loachThe only pH that suits both is pH 7.0, set by Endler's livebearers and clown loaches. That leaves no margin. Clown loaches nip and chase; shy Endler's livebearers are likely targets. Endler's livebearers are shy and lose out at feeding time to boisterous clown loaches.
• Congo tetraEndler's livebearers (2.5 cm) are shy and easily intimidated by much larger Congo tetras (8 cm).
• DiscusThe only pH that suits both is pH 7.0, set by Endler's livebearers and discus. That leaves no margin. Endler's livebearers (2.5 cm) are shy and easily intimidated by much larger discus (14 cm).
• Dwarf gouramiEndler's livebearers (2.5 cm) are shy and easily intimidated by much larger dwarf gouramis (9.5 cm).
• Ember tetraThe only pH that suits both is pH 7.0, set by Endler's livebearers and ember tetras. That leaves no margin.
• Glass catfishThe only pH that suits both is pH 7.0, set by Endler's livebearers and glass catfish. That leaves no margin.
• Harlequin rasboraThe only pH that suits both is pH 7.0, set by Endler's livebearers and harlequin rasboras. That leaves no margin.
• Honey gouramiEndler's livebearers (2.5 cm) are shy and easily intimidated by much larger honey gouramis (14 cm).
• KribensisEndler's livebearers (2.5 cm) are shy and easily intimidated by much larger kribensis (11 cm).
• MollyEndler's livebearers (2.5 cm) are shy and easily intimidated by much larger mollies (8 cm).
• Neon tetraThe only pH that suits both is pH 7.0, set by Endler's livebearers and neon tetras. That leaves no margin.
• Pearl gouramiEndler's livebearers (2.5 cm) are shy and easily intimidated by much larger pearl gouramis (12 cm).
• Red tail sharkEndler's livebearers (2.5 cm) are shy and easily intimidated by much larger red tail sharks (13 cm).
• Serpae tetraSerpae tetras nip and chase; shy Endler's livebearers are likely targets.
• SwordtailEndler's livebearers (2.5 cm) are shy and easily intimidated by much larger swordtails (14 cm).
• Tiger barbTiger barbs nip and chase; shy Endler's livebearers are likely targets. Endler's livebearers are shy and lose out at feeding time to boisterous tiger barbs.
• Yoyo loachYoyo loaches nip and chase; shy Endler's livebearers are likely targets. Endler's livebearers are shy and lose out at feeding time to boisterous yoyo loaches.
• Zebra danioThe only temperature that suits both is 24 °C (75 °F), set by Endler's livebearers and zebra danios. That leaves no margin.

Not compatible (15)

• AngelfishAngelfish grow to 15 cm and eat animals they can swallow; Endler's livebearers grow to 2.5 cm. Endler's livebearers (2.5 cm) are shy and easily intimidated by much larger angelfish (15 cm).
• BettaBettas and Endler's livebearers: a male betta treats bright, trailing-finned fish as rivals. Bettas are usually best kept alone. Some accept calm tank mates such as Endler's livebearers, many do not.
• Cardinal tetraEndler's livebearers need pH 7.0–8.5; cardinal tetras need pH 4.0–6.0. No pH suits both.
• Cockatoo dwarf cichlidEndler's livebearers need pH 7.0–8.5; cockatoo dwarf cichlids need pH 6.0. No pH suits both. Endler's livebearers (2.5 cm) are shy and easily intimidated by much larger cockatoo dwarf cichlids (7.5 cm).
• Convict cichlidConvict cichlids are aggressive and best kept in a tank of their own; they attack fish several times their size, so Endler's livebearers would be harassed. Convict cichlids grow to 15 cm and eat animals they can swallow; Endler's livebearers grow to 2.5 cm. Endler's livebearers (2.5 cm) are shy and easily intimidated by much larger convict cichlids (15 cm).
• German blue ramEndler's livebearers need pH 7.0–8.5; German blue rams need pH 5.0–6.0. No pH suits both.
• GoldfishEndler's livebearers need 24–30 °C (75–86 °F); goldfish need 15.6–21.1 °C (60–70 °F). No temperature suits both. Endler's livebearers are shy and lose out at feeding time to boisterous goldfish.
• GuppyEndler's livebearers and guppies: they interbreed.
• Kuhli loachEndler's livebearers need pH 7.0–8.5; kuhli loaches need pH 5.5–6.5. No pH suits both.
• OscarOscars grow to 46 cm and eat animals they can swallow; Endler's livebearers grow to 2.5 cm. Endler's livebearers (2.5 cm) are shy and easily intimidated by much larger oscars (46 cm).
• Paradise fishEndler's livebearers need 24–30 °C (75–86 °F); paradise fish need 16–22 °C (61–72 °F). No temperature suits both. Endler's livebearers (2.5 cm) are shy and easily intimidated by much larger paradise fish (8 cm).
• Peppered corydorasEndler's livebearers need 24–30 °C (75–86 °F); peppered corydoras need 22–23 °C (72–73 °F). No temperature suits both. The only pH that suits both is pH 7.0, set by Endler's livebearers and peppered corydoras. That leaves no margin.
• Rosy barbEndler's livebearers need 24–30 °C (75–86 °F); rosy barbs need 18–22 °C (64–72 °F). No temperature suits both. Endler's livebearers (2.5 cm) are shy and easily intimidated by much larger rosy barbs (14 cm).
• Rummy-nose tetraEndler's livebearers need pH 7.0–8.5; rummy-nose tetras need pH 5.5–6.0. No pH suits both.
• White cloud mountain minnowEndler's livebearers need 24–30 °C (75–86 °F); white cloud mountain minnows need 18–22 °C (64–72 °F). No temperature suits both.

Sources

Where sources differ, the value shown is computed as the most cautious one.

Behaviour notes are from Seriously Fish, read 2026-10-26.

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