Can apistogramma live with endlers?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Apistogramma and endlers can share a tank, but watch one thing. Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.

Apistogramma75–84°F · pH 5–7

Endler's livebearer72–82°F · pH 7–8

What to watch

Watch outWater chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.

What works

Both are fine at 75–82°F.
They use different parts of the tank: apistogramma the bottom, endlers the top.

Water side by side

The green band is the temperature range both can live in.

The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

	Apistogramma	Endler's livebearer
Temperature	75–84 °F	72–82 °F
pH	5–7	7–8
Adult size	3.0 in	1.0 in
Minimum tank	20 gal	5 gal
Temperament	Semi-aggressive	Peaceful
Swims at	Bottom	Top
Group	Alone or in pairs	Groups of 3+
Diet	Carnivore	Omnivore

Better tank mates for apistogramma

All apistogramma tank mates

Better tank mates for endlers

All endler's livebearer tank mates

Questions

Can apistogramma live with endlers?

Yes, with care. Apistogramma and endlers can share a tank, but watch one thing. Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.

What temperature suits both apistogramma and endlers?

75–82 °F. Apistogramma need 75–84 °F, endlers need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do apistogramma and endlers need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the apistogramma. Add space for each extra fish.