Tank Mate Guide
Best Tank Mates for Endler's Livebearer
Endler's Livebearers need tank mates that match their 72-82F temperature range, pH 6.8-8, adult size, and peaceful temperament. Endler's Livebearers prefer harder, more alkaline water than many soft-water fish. They are usually peaceful but should not be kept with fin nippers or fish large enough to eat them.
Endler's Livebearer Care Snapshot
Tank
10+ gal
pH
6.8-8
Temp
72-82F
Size
1.4 in
Temperament
Peaceful
Care
Beginner
Swim Level
Middle
Group
Solo or pair
Compatible Fish (48)
Amano Shrimp
Bamboo Shrimp
Black Neon Tetra
Bolivian Ram
Bristlenose Pleco
Bronze Corydoras
Cardinal Tetra
Celestial Pearl Danio
Cherry Barb
Cherry Shrimp
Chili Rasbora
Clown Killifish
Corydoras Panda
Dwarf Chain Loach
Ember Tetra
Emerald Corydoras
Exclamation Point Rasbora
German Blue Ram
Glass Catfish
Glowlight Tetra
Use Caution (14)
African Dwarf Frog
Apistogramma
Betta
Black Skirt Tetra
Boesemani Rainbowfish
Buenos Aires Tetra
Dwarf Gourami
Kribensis
Paradise Fish
Pea Puffer
Pictus Catfish
Scarlet Badis
Serpae Tetra
Tiger Barb
Avoid These Tank Mates (17)
Angelfish
Axolotl
Clown Loach
Common Pleco
Convict Cichlid
Denison Barb
Discus
Electric Blue Acara
Firemouth Cichlid
Jack Dempsey
Opaline Gourami
Oscar
Rainbow Shark
Red Tail Shark
Severum
Siamese Algae Eater
Yoyo Loach
Tank Setup Tips
Start with at least 10 gallons, keep water stable, and stock schooling species in proper groups. If the tank mate list includes caution species, add more plants, caves, and open swimming room before introducing them.
For a specific pair, use the compatibility checker or visit generated pair pages from the cards above. Compatibility is strongest when the aquarium is mature and each species can eat without being chased.
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