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Endler's paradise (30 L)

The wild cousin of the guppy: brighter, smaller, doesn't crossbreed.

Endler's paradise (30 L) — aquarium setup with fish, plants and equipment (30 L)

Endlers (Poecilia wingei) are like guppies, but males are only 2–2.5 cm and incredibly vibrant. Perfect nano setup.

Keep males only — otherwise within months the tank becomes a fry factory. Females always come pregnant; do a separate breeding tank for them.

Dimensions
40×25×30 cm
Temperature
22–28°C
pH
7–8.5
gH
10–25 °dGH
Setup time
3 wks
Budget
≈ $140
Total fish
8

Fish (8)

Plants (3)

Invertebrates (8)

  • Cherry Shrimp× 8

Equipment

  • Internal filter

    ≈ $25

  • Heater

    50 W

    ≈ $18

  • Thermometer

    ≈ $5

  • Basic 6500K LED light

    ≈ $25

  • Inert substrate (2–5 mm gravel)

    ≈ $12

Decor

  • Natural driftwood (mangrove or mopani)× 1
  • Natural rock (Seiryu / Dragon Stone)× 2

Tips & gotchas

  • Males only — females will turn the tank into an overcrowded nursery.
  • Hard, alkaline water — drop a piece of limestone or coral chips in the filter.
  • Tiny foods (micro flakes, brine shrimp) — endler mouths are tiny.
  • Check line purity when buying — guppy hybrids lose colour over time.