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just wondering, is an endler a guppy?

Discussion in 'Livebearer Fish' started by Anonymous, Feb 17, 2009.

  1. Anonymous

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    OK, This is the first time hearing endler, what the heck is a endler. I have seen several pictures and they look like guppies, is that what they are?
     
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  2. LemonDiscus

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    Re: just wondering

    Yes, sort of. They are also known as Endler's Guppies as the name Endler comes from the guy that found them

    They are only found in a few locations in Venezuela.
     
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  3. Anthony

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    Re: just wondering

    Endler information can be found in this thread. <a class="postlink-local" href="http://www.theexoticfish.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=3" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">viewtopic.php?f=6&t=3</a>

    Endler pictures can be found here. <a class="postlink-local" href="http://www.theexoticfish.com/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=5" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">viewtopic.php?f=12&t=5</a>

    They are not guppies. They are their own kind of fish.
     
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  4. LemonDiscus

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    That is where the sort of came from
     
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    Re: just wondering

    The term "Endler's Guppies" is not correct though. That name implies that they are a type of guppy, which they are not.
     
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    Re: just wondering

    Thanks guys, the name just kinda caught my eye and sparked my curiosity.
     
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  7. Anthony

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    Guppies are Poecilia reticulata, Endler's are Poecilia wingei.
     
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    Re: just wondering

    cool thanks.
     
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    Re: just wondering

    They breed like guppies though lol
     
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    Worse than guppies since their gestation period is slightly shorter. :)
     
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    Re: just wondering

    Yeah up here we call them Endlers Millions....
     
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    :) That's funny.
     
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    Re: just wondering

    dang I wish I could get some, however my mom and dad are going to be mad at me for have 2 tanks much less get a third one. also I don't have the money need to set up a 3 one right now and most like won't until I'm out of college.
     
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    Hi everyone, i'm wondering if we can mix endlers and guppies together? I have a tank of guppies and "don't have enough space for another tank" according to the wife...hihi.
     
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    You can. If your Endler's are pure and you want to keep them that way then don't mix them because from that point on you will end up with hybrids.
     
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