Panda Endler (Poecilia wingei) – Compact Endler with Bold Black and White Contrasts, Playful Swimmer and Easy to Breed

Bring stunning contrast and lively motion to your aquarium with the Panda Endler (Poecilia wingei), a dazzling, compact livebearer admired for its striking black-and-white coloration, shimmering scales, and constant activity. This beautiful variety is named for its bold, panda-like patterning and spirited personality, making it a favorite among aquarists who appreciate color, movement, and ease of care in small tanks.

Native to the tropical freshwater streams of Venezuela, Endlers are close relatives of guppies, known for their resilience, adaptability, and prolific breeding habits. The Panda Endler combines all those beloved traits with a unique monochrome palette that makes it stand out in community and nano aquariums alike.

🌈 Key Features

• Striking Panda Pattern: Beautiful black-and-white markings that add a dramatic flair to planted or minimalist aquariums.

• Compact & Active: Small size and constant motion make them ideal for nano tanks and aquascapes.

• Peaceful Temperament: Great for community tanks with other gentle fish and invertebrates.

• Easy to Breed: Excellent for beginners learning about livebearing fish.

• Hardy & Adaptable: Thrives in a wide range of freshwater conditions.

• Great with Shrimp & Snails: Non-aggressive and community-friendly.

🐟 Species Overview

• Scientific Name: Poecilia wingei

• Common Name: Panda Endler

• Origin: Venezuela

• Family: Poeciliidae

• Lifespan: 2–3 years

• Adult Size: 1–1.5 inches (males smaller and more colorful)

• Temperament: Peaceful and social

• Swimming Zone: Upper to mid-water

• Difficulty Level: Easy

The Panda Endler’s small size and calm nature make it a wonderful choice for nano aquariums, community setups, or breeding projects. They are active, always foraging or displaying, and bring constant life to the tank’s upper layer.

💧 Water Parameters

Panda Endlers are incredibly hardy, making them perfect for beginners. They thrive in planted tanks with gentle filtration and stable water conditions. A bit of aquarium salt can enhance their health and color, though it’s optional.

🌿 Tank Setup & Aquascaping

Create a natural, stimulating habitat to bring out the best in your Panda Endlers:

Recommended Setup:

• Plants: Use Java moss, hornwort, and guppy grass for shelter and fry protection.

• Floating Plants: Salvinia, water lettuce, or frogbit provide shade and calm the surface.

• Substrate: Fine gravel or sand works well.

• Filtration: Sponge or low-flow filter to prevent stress.

• Decor: Driftwood, rocks, and leaf litter for natural aesthetics.

• Lighting: Moderate light enhances contrast against green plants.

Endlers are social and thrive in groups. Aim for a ratio of 2–3 females per male to reduce stress and encourage natural behavior.

🍽️ Feeding

Panda Endlers are omnivorous, meaning they enjoy both plant-based and protein-rich foods. Their diet should be varied for best coloration and breeding success.

Feeding Guide:

• Staple: High-quality micro pellets or tropical flakes.

• Protein Foods: Baby brine shrimp, bloodworms, daphnia, and mosquito larvae.

• Vegetable Matter: Spirulina flakes, blanched spinach, or algae wafers.

Feed small portions 2–3 times daily — just enough for them to finish in a few minutes. A diverse diet enhances their black-and-white contrast and overall vitality.

🐣 Breeding Behavior

Breeding Panda Endlers is both easy and rewarding. They are livebearers, meaning females give birth to free-swimming fry instead of laying eggs.

Breeding Tips:

• Provide dense plant cover (Java moss or guppy grass) for fry hiding spots.

• Maintain slightly warmer water around 78°F.

• Feed adults a rich diet to promote spawning.

• Females can produce 20–30 fry every few weeks.

The fry are self-sufficient from birth and can eat crushed flakes or powdered fry food. With stable conditions, colonies grow quickly, a great opportunity for beginner breeders.

🐠 Compatibility

The Panda Endler’s gentle, sociable nature makes it perfect for peaceful community setups.

Ideal Tank Mates:

• Other Endlers and small guppies

• Tetras (ember, neon, or glowlight)

• Rasboras

• Corydoras catfish

• Shrimp and snails

Avoid aggressive or fin-nipping fish such as larger barbs or cichlids.

🌍 Sustainability & Shipping

All Panda Endlers from Terra Mater Gardens are tank-bred, never wild-caught. This ensures vibrant color, healthy genetics, and responsible sourcing.

💧 Live Arrival Guarantee: Each shipment includes temperature protection and priority shipping for fast, safe delivery. Please ensure prompt receipt upon arrival to maintain guarantee coverage.

Our fish are raised in clean, stable, and planted aquariums, fed a varied diet and conditioned for easy adaptation to your setup.

✨ Highlights

• Eye-catching black-and-white panda pattern

• Hardy, peaceful, and beginner-friendly

• Perfect for nano and community tanks

• Active surface swimmers with endless personality

• Easy and fun to breed for hobbyists

• Responsibly tank-bred with live arrival guarantee

🐼 Add a Splash of Contrast and Charm to Your Aquarium

The Panda Endler offers everything aquarists love, beauty, energy, and simplicity. Its playful nature, striking colors, and effortless care requirements make it an ideal addition for anyone looking to enhance their aquascape with living art in motion.

Perfect for small tanks, planted displays, and peaceful communities, this charming Endler variety transforms any aquarium into a lively, elegant underwater scene. 🌿🐟