Supercolour Male Endler

Supercolour Male Endler (Poecilia wingei)

The Supercolour Male Endler is one of the most vibrant and energetic nano fish available, renowned for its dazzling combination of neon green, electric blue, fiery orange, bright yellow, and jet-black markings. Despite its small size, this incredible livebearer is packed with colour and personality, making it a stunning addition to planted aquariums and peaceful community tanks.

Constantly active and full of confidence, Supercolour Male Endlers spend their day exploring every corner of the aquarium, displaying to one another, and showing off their spectacular colours. Their small size and peaceful nature make them ideal for nano aquariums, while their incredible colouration rivals that of fish many times their size.

🌿 Why Choose Supercolour Male Endlers?
🌈 Incredible mix of neon green, orange, blue, yellow, and black
✨ One of the most colourful nano fish available
🐟 Peaceful and perfect for community aquariums
🌱 Ideal for planted and nano aquascapes
💪 Hardy, active, and beginner-friendly
🎨 Every male displays a unique colour pattern
👀 Constant movement adds life to any aquarium

Endler's Livebearers originate from small freshwater lagoons and streams in Venezuela, where they inhabit warm, shallow waters rich in aquatic vegetation. Selective breeding has produced the stunning Supercolour variety, with males displaying exceptionally vivid colours and intricate patterns.

📏 Care Requirements
🧬 Scientific Name: Poecilia wingei
📛 Common Name: Supercolour Male Endler / Supercolour Endler's Livebearer
🏠 Tank Size: 40L+ recommended
📏 Adult Size: Up to 2.5–3cm
🌡️ Temperature: 22–28°C
⚗️ pH Range: 7.0–8.2
🧘 Temperament: Peaceful
🍽️ Diet: High-quality micro pellets, crushed tropical flakes, spirulina-based foods, baby brine shrimp, daphnia, cyclops, and other small frozen or live foods
👥 Group Size: 6+ recommended

Supercolour Male Endlers thrive in mature aquariums with stable water conditions and plenty of live plants. Dense planting, floating plants, and open swimming areas create the perfect environment, allowing them to display their natural behaviour while providing security.

Their colours become even more vibrant under good lighting and when fed a varied, high-quality diet rich in natural pigments.

🐠 Compatibility

Supercolour Male Endlers are peaceful community fish and mix well with many other small, non-aggressive species, including:

🐟 Ember Tetras
🐟 Chili Rasboras
🐟 Celestial Pearl Danios
🐟 Corydoras pygmaeus, habrosus, and hastatus
🐟 Otocinclus
🦐 Freshwater Shrimp
🐌 Peaceful freshwater snails

Avoid keeping them with aggressive fish, fin-nippers, or large predatory species. Their small size and flowing fins can make them vulnerable to harassment or predation.

Important Notes

Supercolour Male Endlers are often sold as all-male groups, making them an excellent choice for aquarists who want to enjoy their incredible colours without the rapid breeding associated with mixed-sex livebearers.

If housed with female Endlers, they will breed readily, producing live fry. They can also hybridise with guppies (Poecilia reticulata), so they should not be kept together if maintaining a pure Endler bloodline is important.

Although extremely hardy, these fish thrive in clean, well-maintained aquariums with stable water parameters. Regular water changes and a varied diet will help maintain their brilliant colouration and active behaviour.

The Supercolour Male Endler is a fantastic choice for UK aquarists looking for a brilliantly coloured, peaceful, and easy-to-care-for nano fish. With its spectacular colours, lively personality, and constant activity, it provides endless interest and makes a dazzling addition to planted aquariums, nano tanks, and peaceful community setups.