Male Endlers El Silverado Guppy 2cm

Male Endlers El Silverado Guppy

The El Silverado Endler Guppy is one of the most dazzling and refined nano fish available in the hobby today. This is a species that adds a burst of colour and energy to any freshwater aquarium. Originating from the coastal areas of Venezuela, this species is a close relative of the common guppy but stands out with its distinctive, vivid silver striping and iridescent body.

El Silverado males only reach around 2.5-3 cm, but punch well above their weight when it comes to visual appeal. Their base body colour is a high-shine silver that gleams like polished chrome under aquarium lighting. That mirror-like base is broken by bands and flecks of red, deep blue, or green depending on the strain and light angle, while the tail and dorsal fin often feature black outlines or checkerboard patterns that make them pop even more. These fish are best appreciated in well-lit tanks with dark substrates or dense greenery to contrast their reflective shimmer.

El Silverado endler guppies are one of the easiest fish in the aquarium hobby to breed which is why they are such a popular species. These are a livebearer which mean the females will give birth to fully formed fry instead of eggs. Females tend to have less green around the fins and body compared to males along with smaller fins however will get larger in size. The wild habitat of the natural guppy is widespread from South America to Mexico.

Tank Recommendations for Male Endlers El Silverado Guppy

Being a very small and easy to care for fish a trio of these El Silverado Endler guppies can be kept in nano aquariums with the minimum being a 20-litre system. A sand or gravel substrate would be fine for these fish as well. A lot of plant growth will also make these fish contrast really well, but also makes for handy locations where El Silverado endler fry can grow. El Silverado endler guppies however, are in fact considered to be a 'hard water fish meaning they prefer the water to have an elevated PH and are not like a tetra. This higher PH of 7 - 8 can be achieved with a PH buffer or African cichlid lake conditioning salts.

Breeding Male Endlers El Silverado Guppy

Breeding Male Endlers El Silverado Guppies or any other Endlers strain for that fact is super easy and very different from any other aquarium fish. Where a vast majority of aquarium fish lay eggs, endlers actually give birth to live young, just like mammals. If you are looking to breed endlers it is recommended that there is a ratio of one male to around 3 or more females to make sure that females do not constantly get stressed by the males attempting to breed. When gravid the female endler will develop a dark black 'egg spot' near her ventral fin, which is in fact the developing fry. She will then release these in a safe location in the aquarium, which is why it is recommended to have a lot of plant cover in the aquarium. Male Endlers El Silverado Guppies may also eat any fry they find in the aquarium so aquarists often have a 'grow out aquarium' however this is not necessary. With these endlers specifically, it is recommended to line breed or regulate the offspring produced as it will ensure that the genetic traits of the patterning are maintained however there is a lot of room to experiment and hybridise to create new and better colour strains!

Suitable Tank Buddies

The Male Endlers El Silverado Guppy is a very peaceful aquarium fish, and males are no different in aggression when compared with females. They are great with a wide range of nano aquarium fish; however, because of their bright and flashy fins, certain fin-nipping species would be avoided. The other factor is that guppies are a fish that needs a higher PH, so keeping them with South American tetras may not be very suitable as these lower PH.

Usually Compatible

Pseudomogil species such as fork-tail rainbows, blue eyes, rice-fish, and nano aquarium fish, which can tolerate hard water conditions.

Sometimes Compatible

Medium growing or possibly fin-nipping species. Bettas should also be avoided because of their similar flashy nature to guppies, which could lead to aggression from the bettas' end.

Rarely Compatible

Large and aggressive species that would prey on the guppies ,such as oscars, or jaguar cichlids.

Feeding your Male Endlers El Silverado Guppy

The Male Endlers El Silverado Guppy is very easy to feed once it is settled into the aquarium. It will readily eat a wide range of foods but would prefer to have a floating nano pellet or flake due to its top-dwelling behaviour. Giving them a nutritional food with good protein and varied ingredients can result in the mild colours being slightly more enhanced.