Campoma El Tigre Endler (Poecilia wingei) – Vibrant wild-type Endler with rare tiger striping; hardy, active, and easy to breed.

Bring the wild elegance of the Venezuelan streams straight into your aquarium with the Campoma El Tigre Endler, a captivating livebearer celebrated for its distinctive tiger-striped patterns and vivid, natural coloration. Each fish carries its own unique mix of burnt oranges, deep blacks, and subtle metallic highlights, making every individual a miniature piece of living art. Perfect for nano tanks, planted aquariums, or community setups, this Endler adds movement, personality, and a touch of wild flair to any freshwater environment.

Hailing from the remote waters of Campoma, Venezuela, the El Tigre Endler is a rare wild-type strain prized by hobbyists and breeders for its striking pattern, hardy nature, and playful behavior. Its compact size and peaceful temperament make it compatible with other small, non-aggressive species, while its schooling habits provide mesmerizing motion in planted or aquascaped tanks. Watching these little tigers weave through floating plants, moss, or driftwood is like having a slice of the wild in your living space.

✨ Appearance & Behavior

• Body: Rich orange and gold with bold black tiger stripes and subtle iridescence.

• Size: Tiny, 1–1.5 inches (2.5–4 cm).

• Behavior: Active, social swimmers; thrives in small groups.

• Lifespan: 2–3 years with proper care.

• Gender differences: Males display the most vivid striping and coloration; females are slightly muted but essential for breeding.

💧 Tank Conditions for Campoma El Tigre Endlers

• Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)

• pH: 6.5–7.5

• Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard

• Lighting: Moderate to bright lighting enhances natural tiger stripes.

• Tank Setup: Planted aquariums with floating plants, moss, and open swimming areas.

• Tank Size: Suitable for nano tanks (5 gallons+) or larger community setups.

🌱 Diet & Nutrition
Feed a varied diet of high-quality flakes, micro-pellets, and live or frozen foods like brine shrimp, daphnia, or microworms to maintain their vibrant tiger markings. Occasional spirulina-based foods enhance metallic highlights and overall health. Consistent water quality and regular feeding ensure active, colorful, and thriving Endlers.

🪴 Breeding & Fry Care
Campoma El Tigre Endlers are livebearers, producing free-swimming fry. To maximize success:

• Maintain a ratio of 1 female to 2–3 males.

• Provide dense plant cover or floating moss for fry protection.

• Feed fry finely crushed flakes or infusoria for rapid growth.
  Breeding is straightforward, rewarding aquarists with vibrant new generations and opportunities to expand your rare collection.

🌸 Uses & Aquascaping Appeal

• Creates a wild, striking focal point in planted or nano aquariums.

• Ideal for schooling displays in community tanks.

• Enhances color diversity alongside other Endlers or peaceful livebearers.

• Pairs beautifully with moss carpets, floating plants, and natural driftwood for dynamic, visually stunning aquascapes.

• Perfect for hobbyists seeking a rare, hardy, and easy-to-breed fish.

🪴 In the Box:

• Healthy Campoma El Tigre Endlers, selected for color intensity, vitality, and pattern clarity.

• Ready for introduction into a cycled aquarium.

• Safe for shrimp, snails, and peaceful tankmates when acclimated properly.

✨ Why Choose Campoma El Tigre Endler?
The Campoma El Tigre Endler is more than a fish, it’s a wild treasure. Its rare tiger-striped pattern, playful schooling behavior, and hardy temperament make it a standout for aquascapers, breeders, and collectors alike. Whether designing a planted tank, raising fry, or adding an exotic touch to your freshwater setup, these little tigers bring energy, beauty, and excitement to every corner of your aquarium.

Add the Campoma El Tigre Endler to your collection and enjoy rare, natural beauty and lively motion in your tank, a true wild-type marvel. 🐅🌿