How do Endlers reproduce?

Breeding Endlers They belong to the group ‘Livebearers’, and as the name suggests, the fish gives birth to live young offspring/fry once every 23-24 days rather than laying eggs. Note that a tank with warmer water temperature will result in more male fry while cooler temperatures favor the birth of more females.

Can Endler Guppy hybrids breed?

Can You Crossbreed Endler and Fancy Guppies? That is a question that many fish keepers ask, and the answer is yes, they can be crossbred. But, as I mentioned earlier, you should not do it. If you intend to keep these two species together as you want them to breed, you might have success.

Are Endlers easy to breed?

Endler’s livebearers are only found in Laguna de Patos in Venezuela, and the wild population is currently under threat. What is this? Luckily, this species is easy to breed. It thrives in captivity and continually spawns, allowing every aquarist to enjoy its beauty!

How old do Endlers need to be to breed?

Endler’s livebearer fry mature extremely fast, and most will reach breeding maturity at approximately two months of age. The males will take on adult coloration at around 4-5 weeks of age, though the females seems to mature slightly slower.

What age can Endlers breed?

Endler’s livebearer fry are incredibly quick to mature, reaching breeding condition at around two months of age. Male Endlers develop their full adult color and size at around four to five weeks of age, with females maturing a little more slowly.

How long do Endlers stay pregnant?

Male Endlers will perform a ‘dance’ before breeding unlike guppies. Once mated, gestation takes between 23 and 24 days.

How fast does Endler fry grow?

Endler fry will grow very quickly when fed a few times per day. Males attain breeding age and will produce adult color in 3-5 weeks but usually take a few months to develop full color depth & intensity. Females can usually produce small fry drops at about 8 weeks.