Santa Maria Endler Fish Species Guide for Vibrant Aquariums

Introduction to Santa Maria Endler Fish

The Santa Maria Endler is a popular freshwater aquarium fish known for its vibrant colors and active nature.

Appearance and Behavior

Santa Maria Endlers are small, growing to around 1-2 inches. Male Endlers stand out with their elongated dorsal fins and brilliant shades of red, blue, green and yellow over a metallic-gold body.

These fish are peaceful but active, spending most of their time exploring plants and pursuing females. They thrive in heavily planted tanks with lots of hiding spots.

Care and Tank Requirements

Santa Maria Endlers prefer water with a pH between 6.5-7.5 and temperatures between 72°F and 82°F. They need at least a 10 gallon tank with plenty of plants and open swimming space.

Feed them a varied diet consisting of small pellets, live food and plant matter. Take care not to overfeed.

Breeding

Endlers reach sexual maturity quickly and can breed rapidly if you want to produce lots of fry. Females can store sperm to have multiple broods from one mating.

Provide lots of plant cover for fry to hide from adults who may eat them.

Conclusion

With their vibrant shades and active antics, Santa Maria Endlers make a gorgeous and entertaining addition to planted freshwater aquariums. Their ease of care and breeding make them an excellent choice for aquarists of all experience levels.

FAQs

How big do Santa Maria Endlers get?

Santa Maria Endlers are small, growing to around 1-2 inches long when fully mature. The males remain a bit smaller than females.

What do Endlers eat?

Feed Endlers a varied omnivorous diet consisting of small quality pellets, live foods like brine shrimp or daphnia, and blanched vegetables. Avoid overfeeding.

Can you keep Santa Maria Endlers with guppies?

Yes, Endlers and guppies can make good tank mates as they prefer similar water conditions. However, they may interbreed, so keeping males and females separate is recommended if wanting to maintain pure strains.

How many Endlers in a 10 gallon tank?

You can keep around 8-10 Endlers in a heavily planted and filtered 10 gallon tank. Monitor water quality with higher numbers and have a plan to deal with prolific breeding and fry.