Peacock Endler

Poecilia wingei

Animalia›Chordata›Actinopterygii

Variety of Endler's Livebearer · Peacock

📍 Venezuela

An Endler variety featuring males with a pattern of large metallic scales or patches that shimmer with multiple colors, resembling the iridescent eye-spots of a peacock's tail. It is a popular and eye-catching strain, easy to keep in nano and planted tanks, with males staying under 1 inch and females being larger and less colorful.

Size1.2"

Min Tank5g

School3+

peaceful

Zonetop

Care Guide

Diet

Peacock Endlers are omnivorous and thrive on high-quality micro pellets, small flake foods, and occasional live or frozen foods like brine shrimp and daphnia. Feed small amounts once daily, only what they can consume in 2-3 minutes. Supplement with blanched vegetables like spinach or zucchini occasionally to support color vibrancy.

Behavior

Peacock Endlers are peaceful, active swimmers that spend most time in the upper water column. Males display vibrant iridescent patterns and engage in elaborate courtship displays but rarely show aggression toward other species. They are social fish that do best in small groups and are ideal for planted nano tanks.

Breeding

Breeding in captivity is relatively easy and occurs readily in established tanks with dense vegetation. Females produce live young continuously once mature, with fry appearing regularly in well-planted setups. Provide plenty of fine-leaved plants like Java Moss or Rotala for fry to hide and develop safely.

Tank Mates

Otocinclus

Peaceful algae eater that shares the same water parameters and won't compete with Endlers

excellent

Red Cherry Shrimp

Compatible water requirements; small size means no predation risk and they occupy different ecological niches

excellent

Neon Tetra

Peaceful schooling fish with similar size and water parameter needs; may occasionally nip at fry

good

Ramshorn Snail

Peaceful detritivore that helps maintain tank cleanliness without competing for food

excellent

Dwarf Hairgrass

Live plant that provides shelter for fry and improves water quality in nano setups

excellent

Java Moss

Essential plant for fry refuge and natural food source; thrives in same conditions as Endlers

excellent

Common Diseases

Ich (Ichthyophthirius multifiliis)

Symptoms

White spots on body and fins, rapid breathing, lethargy, rubbing against objects

Treatment

Raise temperature to 28-30°C, perform daily 25% water changes, use aquarium salt (1 tsp per 5 gallons) or commercial ich treatment; treat for 10-14 days

Fin Rot

Symptoms

Frayed or deteriorating fins, discoloration at fin edges, lethargy

Treatment

Improve water quality with frequent partial water changes, remove any sharp tank decor, use antibacterial medication if severe; ensure temperature stays 24-26°C

Velvet Disease (Oodinium)

Symptoms

Fine gold or rust-colored dust on body, rapid gill movement, loss of appetite, darting behavior

Treatment

Increase aeration, raise temperature to 28-30°C, perform daily water changes, use copper-free velvet treatment; quarantine affected fish if possible

Bacterial Infection

Symptoms

Swollen abdomen, loss of appetite, torn fins, cloudy eyes, behavioral changes

Treatment

Perform daily 30% water changes, maintain optimal water parameters, use broad-spectrum antibiotic medication; isolate severely affected fish to quarantine tank