Species profile
Endler Tiger Variant
Poecilia wingei
Peaceful
Moderate care
40 L minimum aquarium
2.5–4.5 cm adult size
Top mid
Minimum group: 6
About this species
General notes for hobby use.
Tiger is a domestic strain. Trade fish cannot be assumed genetically pure P. wingei solely from the name.
Water parameters
Suggested general range for long-term care.
Temperature
20–28 °C
pH
7–8.5
GH
10–25 dGH
KH
Not yet documented
Flow preference
Moderate
Data confidence
Verified
Behaviour
General behaviour traits used by TanksConnected compatibility checks.
Minimum group size
Minimum group: 6
Tank zone
Top mid
Territory level
Low
Predation risk
Fry
Bioload factor
1.5
Peaceful, very active livebearer. Keep a group and avoid male-heavy mixed-sex ratios.
Compatibility flags
Quick cautions for common tank-planning issues.
Fin nipper
No
Plant safe
Yes
Shrimp safe
Yes
Snail safe
Yes
Cave breeder
No
Digs substrate
No
Jump risk
Yes
Natural history & care
Research-backed context for long-term aquarium care.
Lifespan
Not yet documented
Diet type
Omnivore
Minimum aquarium volume
40 L
Minimum footprint
45 × 30 cm
Accepted scientific name
Poecilia wingei
Alternative names
Tiger Endler, Tiger Endler's Livebearer
Native range
Captive-bred Tiger strain based on Poecilia wingei; wild P. wingei is restricted to north-eastern Venezuela.
Natural habitat
Small planted aquarium with hard, alkaline water, floating cover and open swimming room.
Diet & feeding
Fine dry foods, algae/plant-rich items and small live/frozen foods.
Breeding & sexing
Research-backed guidance for identifying sexes and reproductive behaviour.
Sexing
Males are smaller and brightly coloured with a gonopodium; females are larger and comparatively plain.
Breeding
Livebearer; fry are produced readily. Trade Endlers hybridise freely with P. reticulata, so pedigree lines should be kept isolated.