Endler's Livebearer tank mates
Poecilia wingei
6 rated pairings from the Endler's Livebearer care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Endler's Livebearer needs at least 10 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
3 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful algae eater with identical water parameter requirements; occupies bottom zone without competing
Emerald Dwarf Rasbora
Danio erythromicron
10 gal min · 1" adult · Peaceful
Similar size, peaceful temperament, and compatible water conditions; occupies mid-water zone
Least Killifish
Heterandria formosa
5 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Comparable size and peaceful nature; similar habitat preferences and breeding behavior
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful invertebrate that shares water parameters; may predate fry but safe with adults
Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Larger shrimp that won't be harassed; excellent for planted tanks; shares water requirements
Use caution
1 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.Also recommended alongside Endler's Livebearer
Species whose own guides list Endler's Livebearer as a tank mate.
Guppy
Poecilia reticulata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Ricefish
Oryzias woworae
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Black Lyretail Molly
Poecilia sphenops
20 gal min · 3" adult · Peaceful
Blue Grass Guppy
Poecilia reticulata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Blue Medaka
Oryzias latipes
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Campoma Endler
Poecilia wingei
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Doria's Bumblebee Goby
Brachygobius doriae
10 gal min · 1.6" adult · Semi-aggressive
Gold Medaka
Oryzias latipes
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Hi-Fin Platy
Xiphophorus maculatus
10 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Medaka
Oryzias latipes
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Spirodela Polyrhiza
Spirodela polyrhiza
Swamp Guppy
Micropoecilia picta
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Yellow Tiger Endler
Poecilia wingei
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
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