how can i get an endler?

Question

i got 2 female guppy and one male swordtail can they breed and will and endler come out?

Answer 1

People who are truly interested in breeding know that you have to keep the strains pure, then there is value and you may even show your end result in competitions or sell your excess to others. Otherwise you are just Dr Frankenstein producing bizarre fish. As mentioned by others, Endler's Livebearer is considered a different species and there are reports of scarcity in the wild, hence any people with these fish should be responsible to only breed within the species & do not mix them with guppies in the same tank or you will get hybrids of no value (commercially & conservation wise). If you really want an Endler's and will not mess with its breeding, learn to recognise it by referring to good books & perhaps some LFS may label it as Venezuelan 'guppies'.

Answer 2

No. Endler's Livebearers are a separate, naturally occurring species, not a hybrid between two separate species. Breeding Guppies with Swordtails (which IS possible) will only produce "mutts". Please don't do this. It just contaminates bloodlines. To get and Endler's Livebearer, you'd have to go buy one, and even then, you're not guaranteed to have a true Endler's. Endler's-Guppies hybrids are becoming increasingly common.

Soop Nazi

Answer 3

No, cross breeding a guppy and a swordtail will not produce endler's livebearer.

If you want endler's, you have to buy a pure pair from a reputable dealer. Try http://www.swampriveraquatics.com

Answer 4

No, Endler's Livebearers are a totally separate species. The only way you could get them is by buying some from a pet store or ordering some online.

Answer 5

it is not possible, an endler is a different specy and i you want an endler better buy a feeder guppy and a fancy guppy. but i doubt that they can produce an endler.....you should really buy that fish if you want it.