Elder Guppies

[Edler Guppy]

I want to breed Edler guppies... how many edler guppies per 5 gallon ? I have a 15 gallon... what is the nicest breed ? I live in the UK I know were you can buy some, males £3.50 and females £4.50 1 male to 2-3 females ? I was thinking just getting a pair or trio.. Breeding them then giving away the fry to keep the strain alive?? What is the nicest breed to start of with ? How many fry will the produce.
Please help?

 

[OldMan47]

Endlers livebearers are easy to care for and reproduce rapidly. The best strain for real endlers is one that you like because you will soon have lots of them. I would start with only a pair or maybe a trio since they will quickly fill any tank you have.
I find that about 30 will grow nicely in a 15 gallon or slightly smaller space. I just add water, add a bit of food and wait. In 3 or 4 weeks the tank is filled with growing fry that will quickly fill your tank. I find that my wild type endlers, the real thing, will not sell well at any price that compensates me for the food and tank space. If you do not want endlers as fish to keep for yourself, breed something else.