• Name:

    Black Bar Endler

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  • Family: Poeciliidae
  • Species: Endlers
  • Scientific Name: Poecilia wingei
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| Black Bar Livebearer

General info about Black Bar Endler

The Black Bar Endler is a small and colorful freshwater fish that typically grows to about 1.5 inches (4 cm) in length. They are a peaceful species and can be kept in a community aquarium with other small, peaceful fish. They prefer a heavily planted tank with plenty of hiding places and a minimum tank size of 5 gallons.

Black Bar Endler Diet & Nutrition

In the wild, Black Bar Endlers feed on small insects and other invertebrates. In captivity, they should be fed a varied diet of high-quality flakes or pellets supplemented with live or frozen foods such as bloodworms and brine shrimp.

Determining Sex of Black Bar Endler

Males are smaller and more colorful than females. Males also have a gonopodium, a modified anal fin used for mating.

Breeding & Spawning Black Bar Endler

Black Bar Endlers are livebearers, meaning that they give birth to live young rather than laying eggs. They are prolific breeders and can produce a new batch of fry every 30 days or so. They should be kept in a separate breeding tank with plenty of hiding places and a gentle filtration system. The fry should be fed a diet of newly hatched brine shrimp and other small live foods.

Common Diseases with Black Bar Endler

Black Bar Endlers are relatively hardy and not prone to many diseases. However, they can be susceptible to common aquarium diseases such as fin rot and fungal infections if water conditions are not properly maintained.

Black Bar Endler Origin

The Black Bar Endler is a small fish that is native to Venezuela.

Caution with Black Bar Endler

Black Bar Endlers are not known to be aggressive towards other fish, but they can be bullied by larger or more aggressive tankmates. Additionally, they are known to jump out of the water, so a tightly fitting lid is recommended.

Acclimating Black Bar Endler

When introducing Black Bar Endlers to a new aquarium, it is important to acclimate them slowly. Float the bag containing the fish in the aquarium for about 15-20 minutes to equalize the temperature. Then, slowly add small amounts of aquarium water to the bag over a period of at least 30 minutes. This will allow the fish to adjust to the new water conditions and prevent shock.
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