A calico Endler guppy is a small, colorful freshwater fish known for its vibrant, mottled "calico" pattern, which often includes spots of red on a white, pink, or silvery body. They are peaceful, active, and easy to care for, making them a good choice for beginners and community tanks. Like other Endlers, males are more brightly colored and smaller than females.
Description
Appearance: Calico Endlers feature a unique, mottled "calico" pattern, distinct from other guppy varieties. This pattern is often a mix of black, yellow, orange, and red spots on a white, pink, or silvery base color.
Size: Males are smaller, typically reaching about 1 inch (2.5 cm), while females can grow up to 1.8 inches (4.5 cm).
Sex differences: Males have the vibrant, varied colors, while females are usually a more subdued silvery or grayish color.
Tail: While not as pronounced as in some guppy breeds, males may have a slightly larger tail fin compared to females.
Care and temperament
Temperament: They are peaceful and active, getting along well with other small, peaceful fish in a community setting.
Diet: They are omnivores and will eat flakes, pellets, and small live or frozen foods like brine shrimp and bloodworms.
Breeding: Calico Endlers are prolific breeders, and it is common for new fry to appear overnight.
Tank setup: They are suitable for small desktop aquariums or larger tanks and do well in planted tanks. They are also known to live in a wide temperature range, often thriving at room temperature.
Origin
Scientific name: Poecilia wingei
Native to: A small region in Venezuela called the Paria Peninsula
A calico Endler guppy is a small, colorful freshwater fish known for its vibrant, mottled "calico" pattern, which often includes spots of red on a white, pink, or silvery body. They are peaceful, active, and easy to care for, making them a good choice for beginners and community tanks. Like other Endlers, males are more brightly colored and smaller than females.
Description
Appearance: Calico Endlers feature a unique, mottled "calico" pattern, distinct from other guppy varieties. This pattern is often a mix of black, yellow, orange, and red spots on a white, pink, or silvery base color.
Size: Males are smaller, typically reaching about 1 inch (2.5 cm), while females can grow up to 1.8 inches (4.5 cm).
Sex differences: Males have the vibrant, varied colors, while females are usually a more subdued silvery or grayish color.
Tail: While not as pronounced as in some guppy breeds, males may have a slightly larger tail fin compared to females.
Care and temperament
Temperament: They are peaceful and active, getting along well with other small, peaceful fish in a community setting.
Diet: They are omnivores and will eat flakes, pellets, and small live or frozen foods like brine shrimp and bloodworms.
Breeding: Calico Endlers are prolific breeders, and it is common for new fry to appear overnight.
Tank setup: They are suitable for small desktop aquariums or larger tanks and do well in planted tanks. They are also known to live in a wide temperature range, often thriving at room temperature.
Origin
Scientific name: Poecilia wingei
Native to: A small region in Venezuela called the Paria Peninsula
