Can Endler's Livebearer Live With Glass Catfish?
Yes, endlers and glass catfishes share a tank well in 30 gallons or larger because they occupy different swimming levels and have overlapping water parameters.
Why
- Endlers grow to 1-1.8 inches and spend their time in the top water column.
- Glass catfishes grow to 3-4 inches and swim in the middle water column, so they rarely cross paths with endlers.
- Both species tolerate temperatures of 72-79°F without stress.
- Both species thrive in pH 6.8-7.5, which gives a clean overlap for shared water.
- Glass catfishes require a 30-gallon minimum, which easily accommodates an endler school.
What could go wrong
Glass catfishes are sensitive to water quality and may lose transparency or stop eating if ammonia or nitrite rises, so keep up with weekly water changes.
Gear for a shared tank
Sized for the 30 gallon minimum this pairing needs. Affiliate links — we earn a small commission if you buy through them.
AquaClear 70 Power Filter
Oversized filtration is what lets you stock two species together without water quality crashing. Rated for a tank slightly larger than the 30 gallon minimum.
Eheim Jager 200W Thermostat Heater
Holds a steady temperature inside the 72-79°F window both species need.
API Freshwater Master Test Kit
Keep ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate in check. Two-species tanks have more bioload and less margin for error than single-species setups.
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