Buyer question
How long do Endler's livebearer freshwater fish live?
Our Animal Library gives the Endler's livebearer freshwater fish a lifespan of 2–3 years.
Source: the Endler's livebearer freshwater fish page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Endler's livebearer freshwater fish in the Animal Library
The detail
Endler's livebearers are tiny, brightly colored relatives of the guppy from coastal lagoons in Venezuela. They are hardy, peaceful and breed readily, which makes them a great choice for small planted tanks and nano setups.
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Hardy)
- Origin
- Venezuela
- Best fit
- Nano and planted tanks
What to weigh
Endlers breed constantly, so a tank can fill quickly. They also cross freely with guppies, and many sold as Endlers are hybrids.