{"product_id":"black-cobra-endler-1","title":"Black Cobra Endler’s Livebearer (Males)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring striking contrast and constant activity to your aquarium with the \u003cb\u003eBlack Cobra Endler’s Livebearer\u003c\/b\u003e! Known for their bold, metallic dark patterning and intense yellow-and-black cobra snake-skin trailing across their flanks, these micro-fish are an absolute showstopper in aquascapes. Smaller and much hardier than standard guppies, Black Cobra Endlers are an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced hobbyists looking for a active, peaceful livebearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlace of Origin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEndler’s Livebearers originate from the warm, warm-water lagoons, streams, and lakes of northern Venezuela, particularly around Lake Campoma and the Cumana region. The Black Cobra line is a selectively bred color strain developed to highlight brilliant serpentine patterns and deep melanistic coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Water Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Cobra Endlers are incredibly resilient, adaptable, and easy to care for. They thrive in clean, well-oxygenated water with moderate hardness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Easy \/ Beginner Friendly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 72°F – 82°F (22°C – 28°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003epH Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.0 – 8.2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/b\u003e 10 – 25 dGH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of their small size (males grow to about 1 inch, females up to 1.5 inches), a group can easily be kept in a \u003cb\u003e10-gallon aquarium\u003c\/b\u003e. However, if keeping mixed sexes, a 15- to 20-gallon tank is recommended to accommodate rapid colony growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal Environment \u0026amp; Aquascape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese lively fish look most vivid against a dark substrate with a heavily planted backdrop. Incorporate live aquatic plants like Java Moss, Anubias, Hornwort, and floating plants like Frogbit. The plants provide security, mimic their natural habitat, and offer essential hiding spots for newly born fry. Ensure gentle to moderate water flow using a sponge filter or adjustable power filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Diet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Cobra Endlers are omnivorous with high metabolisms. They are not picky eaters and will accept almost any small foods:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-quality micro-pellets or crushed tropical flakes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive or frozen baby brine shrimp, daphnia, and bloodworms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpirulina flakes or algae wafers (they love grazing on naturally occurring biofilm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTank Mates \u0026amp; Temperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEndlers are peaceful, non-aggressive community fish that stay near the middle and upper levels of the water column. They should only be housed with small, peaceful tank mates that won't see them as a snack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGreat Tank Mates:\u003c\/b\u003e Celestial Pearl Danios, Ember Tetras, Pygmy Corydoras, Otocinclus, Cherry Shrimp, and Amano Shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/b\u003e Larger, aggressive fish like Angelfish, large Cichlids, or fin-nipping Barbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreeding Black Cobra Endlers is virtually effortless. As livebearers, females give birth to free-swimming fry every 23 to 30 days rather than laying eggs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMale to Female Ratio:\u003c\/b\u003e Keep a ratio of 1 male to 2 or 3 females to prevent males from exhausting individual females with constant courting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFry Care:\u003c\/b\u003e Dense plant cover (especially mosses) will ensure a high survival rate for fry without needing a separate breeding tank. Feed fry finely crushed flake food or live baby brine shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe photos shown on fish product pages are representations of adult fish and are NOT the actual fish that you will be receiving.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease visit our “Ordering\/Shipping fish” page prior to checking out to familiarize yourself with our process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe ship fish exclusively using overnight shipping with either FedEx or UPS. We will not ship fish with lesser expensive shipping services like “Ground” or “Priority Mail”. This is to ensure the safety of the fish.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eUnless specified, all fish are sold as unsexed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KGTropicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41322491478080,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1478\/2240\/files\/Unknown-37_84814d53-79f6-4947-832f-ea7827f79702.jpg?v=1785527052","url":"https:\/\/keepfishkeeping.com\/products\/black-cobra-endler-1","provider":"KGTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}