How long does it take for Endlers to get color?
Male Endlers will begin showing color at 17 days old and will have most of their color by the time they are 22 days old. Female Endlers can have their first brood by the time they are two months old. The brood can range from as few as 4 to 6 for a small female to over 20 for a large female.
Do Endlers change color?
I’ve been breeding them 6 years and the only time they change color is when some Chilli males are developing. They start off with a red streak and eventually turn blood red. By the way, if you’re working with Chillis don’t cull those males as they are usually the best looking adults.
How long does it take for Endler fry to 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.
How many fry can Endlers have?
Male Endlers will perform a ‘dance’ before breeding unlike guppies. Once mated, gestation takes between 23 and 24 days. A single female will produce broods of between 5 and 25 fry with 15 being about average. Gravid females are identified by their ‘gravid spot,’ a darkened area just behind the fishes belly.
Can I keep all male Endlers?
A: If you want to keep male and female Endlers, you’ll need a tank of at least 20-gallon capacity. However, you could keep three males in a small 5-gallon tank, and they should do well enough.
How many male Endlers should be kept together?
How many Endlers should be kept together? They feel more comfortable in a group of their own kind and prefer not to be kept alone. Because of their high drive for mating, we recommend keeping one male for every 2-3 females so that the girls get a little break from being bothered by the boys.
Do Endlers like high flow?
These fish are extremely active, but they do not appreciate a strong flow, which can stress them. Always cover the filter intake with fine mesh so that the fry are not sucked up into the filter. Wild populations of Endlers are exposed to saltwater that flows into their home lagoons from the nearby ocean.
How many Endlers are in a 10 gallon?
How Many Endler’s Livebearers in a X Gallon Tank?
| Tank Size | Number of Endler’s Livebearers |
|---|---|
| 10 Gallons | Up to 17 endlers |
| 20 Gallons | Up to 33 endlers |
| 29 Gallons | Up to 46 endlers |
| 55 Gallons | Up to 86 endlers |
Can you keep all male Endlers?
How many endlers should you keep together?
Although male Endler’s are generally peaceful, females can be rather territorial. For that reason, we recommend that you keep three to four females per tank so that no individual is singled out and bullied.