{"product_id":"calico-endler-males","title":"Calico Endler (Poecilia wingei) (Males)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring vibrant color,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e constant energy,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and endless personality to your nano aquarium or community tank with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"111\"\u003eCalico Endler\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"126\"\u003ePoecilia wingei\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Known for their mottled,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e multicolored calico patterns featuring splashes of metallic orange,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblack,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e emerald green,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and pearlescent white,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e these active livebearers make an eye-catching centerpiece for aquarists of all experience levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eQuick Tank Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"horizontal-scroll-wrapper md-has-block-component\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block-component\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-block has-export-button new-table-style is-at-scroll-start has-scrollbar\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-content md-content\" data-hveid=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0,0\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,0,1,0\"\u003eRecommended Range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePoecilia wingei\u003c\/i\u003e (captive-bred strain)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCare Level\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,2,1,0\"\u003eEasy \/ Beginner-Friendly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,3,1,0\"\u003ePeaceful, highly active schooling livebearer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,4,1,0\"\u003eMales: 0.8–1.0 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,5,1,0\"\u003e10 Gallons (5 Gallons for small male-only group)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,6,1,0\"\u003e74°F – 82°F (23°C – 28°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003epH Range\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,7,1,0\"\u003e7.0 – 8.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWater Hardness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,8,1,0\"\u003e10 – 25 dGH (moderately hard to hard water)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"4,9,1,0\"\u003eOmnivore (micro-predator)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-footer hide-on-print hide-from-message-actions\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"mdc-icon-button mat-mdc-icon-button mat-mdc-button-base mat-badge mat-unthemed mat-badge-overlap mat-badge-above mat-badge-after mat-badge-small mat-badge-hidden ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"More options\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-mdc-button-persistent-ripple mdc-icon-button__ripple\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-focus-indicator\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mat-mdc-button-touch-target\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild Endler’s Livebearers trace their roots to the warm coastal waters and lagoons of northeastern Venezuela (notably the Campoma and Cumaná regions).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"155\"\u003eCalico Endler\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a distinct,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e captive-bred ornamental strain selected specifically for its contrasting speckled pattern,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e blending the signature neon iridescence of wild Endlers with bold calico patterning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Husbandry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalico Endlers are exceptionally hardy and adaptable,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e making them an ideal choice for both seasoned hobbyists and beginners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e They thrive best in established,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cycled aquariums with stable water parameters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Like most livebearers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e they favor neutral to slightly alkaline water with moderate to high mineral hardness (GH\/KH) to support robust immune health and vibrant scale coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eIdeal Environment \u0026amp; Aquascape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAquascaping:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Endlers shine brightest against lush green aquatic plants like Java Fern,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Anubias,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hornwort,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuppy Grass,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and Amazon Swords.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dense vegetation provides natural grazing surfaces and essential shelter for fry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFiltration \u0026amp; Flow:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A gentle to moderate flow is ideal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sponge filters,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e low-flow hang-on-back (HOB) filters,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or pre-filter intake sponges are highly recommended to prevent smaller adults or newborn fry from being drawn into filter intakes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLighting \u0026amp; Substrate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dark gravel or planted aquarium soil makes their shimmering calico coloration pop under standard full-spectrum LED lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs opportunistic omnivores,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Calico Endlers readily accept a varied diet tailored to their small mouths:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStaple:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-quality micro-pellets,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e crushed tropical flakes,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and spirulina flakes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLive \u0026amp; Frozen Treats:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Baby brine shrimp (artemia),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e daphnia,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cyclops,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and finely chopped bloodworms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA balanced mix of animal protein and vegetable matter ensures maximum color vibrancy,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rapid growth,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and peak reproductive health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003eCompatible Tank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalico Endlers are thoroughly peaceful community fish that spend their day exploring the mid-to-top water column.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGreat Companions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful nano schooling fish (Chili Rasboras,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Neon Tetras,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Harlequin Rasboras),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e bottom dwellers (Corydoras catfish,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Otocinclus,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bristlenose Plecos),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and freshwater invertebrates (Cherry Shrimp,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmano Shrimp,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mystery Snails,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nerite Snails).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpecies to Avoid:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aggressive cichlids,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fin-nippers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or predatory fish large enough to view small Endlers as a meal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNote on Guppies:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Endlers can readily hybridize with standard Fancy Guppies (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"76\"\u003ePoecilia reticulata\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e House them separately if you intend to maintain a pure strain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalico Endlers are prolific livebearers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Females give birth to free-swimming fry roughly every 23 to 30 days after a short gestation period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unlike standard fancy guppies,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e adult Endlers rarely predate on their own young,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e especially in tanks furnished with floating plants like Salvinia,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Frogbit,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or dense thickets of Java Moss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For colony breeding,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emaintain a ratio of 2 to 3 females per male to disperse breeding attention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KGTropicals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41456154509376,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1478\/2240\/files\/Unknown-25.jpg?v=1792781085","url":"https:\/\/keepfishkeeping.com\/products\/calico-endler-males","provider":"KGTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}