How to keep it properly
Manage population growth early. Keep on the hard-water side and offer plant thickets for fry and security.
Fish profile
Endler's Livebearer
A prolific nano livebearer that suits bright planted tanks and hard, mineral-rich water.
NanoLivebearerHard waterBeginner
What to feed and how to condition
Micro pellets, flake, algae-based foods, baby brine shrimp, and daphnia.
Where it fits
Pairs well with snails, shrimp, Corydoras, and other peaceful hard-water nanos.
What breeding really asks of you
Continuously reproduces in stable mixed groups; cull or separate sexes to control numbers.
Related species
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CHARACIN
Neon Tetra
A classic shoaling tetra that looks best in dark, planted layouts with gentle flow and stable water.
FishBeginnerPeaceful schooling fish
- Tank
- 60 L+
- Temp
- 22-26 C
- pH
- 6.0-7.2
- School
- 10+
CHARACIN
Cardinal Tetra
A more heat-loving and demanding Amazon tetra with saturated colour and a strong preference for soft water.
FishIntermediatePeaceful schooling fish
- Tank
- 90 L+
- Temp
- 24-28 C
- pH
- 4.8-6.8
- School
- 12+
CYPRINID
Harlequin Rasbora
A dependable Southeast Asian shoaler that suits planted community aquariums and mixed nano displays.
FishBeginnerCalm schooling fish
- Tank
- 70 L+
- Temp
- 23-27 C
- pH
- 6.0-7.5
- School
- 8+