Laguna de Patos Endler tank mates
Poecilia wingei
5 rated pairings from the Laguna de Patos Endler care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Laguna de Patos Endler needs at least 5 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 that shares similar water parameters and does not compete with Endlers
Ramshorn Snail
Planorbarius corneus
5 gal min · 0.75" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful invertebrate that helps with algae control and thrives in hard, alkaline water
Anubias Nana
Anubias barteri var. nana
Hardy plant that provides shelter and fry refugium without competing for nutrients
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Compatible with Endlers in planted tanks, though fry may be predated upon; prefers similar water hardness
Least Killifish
Heterandria formosa
5 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Similar size and peaceful temperament; shares preference for top water column and hard water
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