Black Bar Endler Male (Poecilia wingei)

Bold, vibrant, and highly active, Black Bar Endlers are a stunning nano livebearer fish known for their signature dark vertical bar and bright coloration.

These small but eye-catching fish are perfect for planted aquariums, nano tanks, and peaceful community setups. Their energetic swimming and vivid colors make them a standout choice for aquascaping enthusiasts.

Black Bar Endlers are closely related to guppies but remain smaller, more active, and often display sharper, more defined color patterns.

Size at Sale: approximately 0.5–1 inch

Key Features

• Distinct black vertical bar pattern
• Bright, contrasting coloration
• Small nano fish best in a fully cycled aquarium of 10 gallons or larger for an active group
• Peaceful and community-friendly
• Livebearer (gives birth to live young)

Why Black Bar Endlers Stand Out

Black Bar Endlers are prized for their unique pattern and bold contrast, making them one of the most visually striking Endler varieties available.

Ideal Tank Mates

• Ember Tetras
• Green Neon Tetras
• Rasboras
• Corydoras Catfish
• Shrimp and snails

Care Tips

• Keep in groups for best activity
• Provide plants for cover and breeding
• Maintain stable water conditions
• Great for beginner aquariums

Recommended Food

• Micro pellets
• High-quality flakes
• Frozen foods (baby brine shrimp, daphnia)

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Black Bar Endlers good for beginners?
Yes, they are hardy and easy to care for, making them great beginner fish.

Are they the same as guppies?
They are closely related but smaller, more active, and often more colorful.

Can they live in nano tanks?
Yes, they are better suited to 10-gallon or larger aquariums for active groups.

Do Endlers breed easily?
Yes, they are livebearers and reproduce readily in aquariums.