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Pure Wild Stock N Class Endlers Livebearers
Endlers Livebearers (Poecilia wingei) are closely related to guppies (Poecilia reticulata). They are so closely related that Endlers can easily cross-breed with guppies and produce fertile offspring.
In fact, if you happen to find Endlers at your local pet shop they are likely to be hybrids. Even in the unlikely event that the local pet shop was able to get pure N class Endlers they usually have difficulty keeping them away from other livebearers and end up with hybrids or females that have been exposed to guppies or mollies.
Local pet shops also have a difficult time providing documentation showing where the Endlers originated and linking them to the original Endlers brought back from Venezuela.
There have been some wonderful looking Endler/Guppy hybrids produced in recent years and due to the number of strains of both Endlers and guppies, there are likely to be many other fantastic looking hybrids produced in the future.
There are some who believe that Endlers and guppies are destined to become one and the same as they are allowed to hybridize over the years.
K Class Endlers vs. N Class Endlers
Once a guppy is crossed with an Endler the offspring can never be pure Endlers and are known as K Class Endlers.
These hybrids can produce beautiful results and may have traits that are associated with both Endlers and guppies.
Our goal is to produce the best quality Endlers, Endler hybrids, and guppies possible. We take great care to ensure our pure N Class Endlers are not exposed to other fish to keep their genetics pure. We work hard to maintain great coloration and patterns by maintaining careful control of our breeding stock.
Although we don’t currently offer our fish for sale, we hope that our efforts will help to improve the quality of Endlers and other fish in the aquarium hobby through sharing information and our breeding efforts.
N Class Endlers vs. Wild Type Endlers
Just because an Endler is classified as N Class doesn’t necessarily mean that it can be found in the wild. N Class means that the Endler is believed to be genetically pure or is a “pure Endler”.
There are many strains of N Class Endlers that while genetically pure are not found in the wild. An example of this would be our Snakeskin Orchid Endlers. Other examples of N Class Endlers that are not found in the wild are Top Yellow Sword, Top Bar Red Endlers, Snake Top Bar, Top Blue Sword, and White Peacock Endlers.
Endlers that have naturally hybridized Several strains of Endlers that are found in the wild that are not pure Endlers as they have naturally hybridized with wild guppies. Some of the Campoma Endlers discovered after 2007 are believed to have some guppy genes in them due to natural hybridization.
Why Keep Endlers Livebearers
Sometimes referred to as Endlers Guppies, Endlers Livebearers are easy to care for and can even do well in small tanks and fish bowls.
It is recommended that small tanks or bowls have a lid and a heater (if needed) at a minimum and to include only males to prevent the tank from being overrun by young Endlers.
Endler (Poecilia wingei) are quite fun to watch as they are very active and will swim throughout all levels of the aquarium. The males spend most of their time courting the females.
Because the males are so relentless to the females it’s best to have more females than males or to keep only males if you don’t desire to have breeding take place
Although closely related to the guppy, pure Endlers have a look and personality that’s all their own. Male Endlers are typically smaller than fancy guppies with bright coloration that has somewhat of a metallic look.
The most common colors found in Endlers are green, orange and black however they may also have purple, blue, red, yellow and other colors.
Some Differences between Endlers and Guppies
The male Endlers don’t have the long flowing tails that are most often seen on fancy guppies however they may have a small sword on the tail.
This “sword” is usually just a coloration on the caudal fin (tail fin) rather than a true sword. Some males may develop swords that are actual swords extending slightly beyond the caudal fin. We have been working on developing a strain of Orchid Endler with a much longer sword than normal however we haven’t been successful yet.
Hybrid Endlers usually develop a sword that is longer and thicker than N Class Endlers. Occasionally N Class Endlers may develop a sword that is much longer than normal however they are usually very thin and delicate.
The intensity of the colors varies depending on health, living conditions, food and of course genetics. Endlers that are left to breed uncontrollably may tend to produce offspring that have washed out colors over time.
Controlled breeding is important if you desire to have the brightest and most colorful Endlers possible.
Caring for Endlers
Endlers are easy to care for and breed quite prolifically. As long as the tank is not overpopulated and there is plenty of hiding places for the young, the fry will not normally be eaten by the adult Endlers with the exception of very large older female Endlers.
For best coloration Endlers love lots of live plants in their environment and their tank should have a partial water change as often as needed. I good water test kit will help to determine when a water change is needed.
Small amounts of food should be given to the Endlers several times a day if possible for the fastest growth. Never feed your Endlers more than they can eat in 2-3 minutes at one time. Just about any high-quality flake food will be eagerly accepted by Endlers. We find it helps to crush up the flake as small as possible especially if there -re a lot of fry in the tank. You may wish to experiment with other types of frozen or live food to add variety to their diet.
Endlers will survive in a wide range of temperatures but will not tolerate cold temperatures and we recommend an aquarium heater if the water temperature drops below 65 deg. F.
Overall the Endlers Livebearer is one of the easiest aquarium fish you may have the pleasure of keeping. They are active and beautiful. Endlers are generally peaceful and should get along with most other peaceful freshwater tropical fish.