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25 African Dwarf Frog Tank Mates: Compatibility and Care Tips
Many pet lovers love to keep different types of pets together. But, not all pet animals want tank mates. Moreover, not all tank mates are suitable for any of your specific pets. So, if you are keeping an African dwarf frog as a pet, you may worry about suitable tank mates for African dwarf frogs.
If you want to keep other animals in the tank of African dwarf frogs, you should consider several things. The tankmates must not be larger than the African dwarf frogs. Also, the tankmate should sustain in the same tank conditions as the frogs. Besides, you should choose calm and non-aggressive tank mates.
Otherwise, there are risks of your African dwarf frogs getting harmed or killed by other tank mates.
In this article, I will explain 25 suitable tank mates for African dwarf frogs. Moreover, you’ll get to know which tank mates to avoid. Hence, I urge you to go through this article to know the details of these tank mates.
African Dwarf Frog Compatibility Chart
To create a compatibility chart for African dwarf frogs, you should keep in mind a few things. It includes the size, temperament, requirements, and other environmental conditions.
Those tank mates will be compatible with African dwarf frogs, which do not hurt or bully your frogs. In the same way, your African dwarf frogs should not pose any threat to their tank mates.
Let’s check out the following compatibility chart for African dwarf frogs.
| Tank Mates To Keep With African Dwarf Frogs | Tank Mates To Avoid With African Dwarf Frogs |
|---|---|
| Guppies | African clawed frogs |
| Danios | Betta fish |
| Platies | Goldfish |
| Mollies | Red tail shark |
| Fancy guppy | Tiger barb |
| Cherry barbs | Dwarf Pea Puffer |
| Zebra danios | Flowerhorn cichlid |
| Neon tetra | Convict cichlid |
| Nerite snail | Rainbow shark |
| Endler | Jewel cichlid |
| Dwarf gouramis | Oscar fish |
| Mystery snail | Bucktooth tetra |
| Black skirt tetra | Umbee cichlid |
| Corydoras | Texas cichlid |
| Rummy nose tetra | Silver arowana |
| Amano shrimp | Wolf cichlid |
| Cherry shrimp | Severums |
| Bamboo shrimp | Red devil cichlid |
What’s The Most Popular Tank Mate For African Dwarf Frogs? My Study
I asked in two popular ADF groups about their opinion on what’s the most popular tank mate for African Dwarf Frog. Here’s what the post looked like:
I have got a whole array of answers. For convenience, I’ve aggregated the answers on a sheet and made a chart. I know it seems nerdy, but a very quick way to understand what tank mates are really recommended by ADF owners.
Here’s the chart:
From the chart, you can see that the most popular and recommended tank mate for African Dwarf Frogs is…. African Dwarf Frog!
Yes, African Dwarf Frogs live the best when they are in a community with other ADFs.
The second and third popular options are Shrimps and Snails, respectively.
Do African Dwarf Frogs Need A Companion?
Some pets want to live alone, whereas some pets prefer to accompany. Before you add tank mates, you should get a clear idea of the nature of your pets.
As African dwarf frogs are social animals, they like to have company. Besides, African dwarf frogs are immensely peaceful. So, they will not hurt or bully other tank mates.
You can keep multiple African dwarf frogs together. Moreover, several peaceful animals can be suitable tank mates for African dwarf frogs.
Can You Put African Dwarf Frog With Fish?
African dwarf frogs enjoy the company, and they do not attack their tank mates.
You can put African dwarf frog with fish. But, the fish has to be large enough so that your African dwarf frogs can not gobble up by mistake. Besides, you should find out the gentle fish to keep with African dwarf frogs.
Otherwise, aggressive fish will nip or attack your African dwarf frogs.
What Fish Can You Keep With African Dwarf Frog?
There are several friendly fish that can coexist with African dwarf frogs. While keeping fish, you should concern about their size too.
So, I’ve made a list of fish that you can keep with African dwarf frogs. Such fish are guppies, schooling tetras, platies, mollies, Corydoras, Danios, Endler, cherry barb, cherry fish, and so on.
Moreover, you should select such fish that share the same water parameters and tank conditions as African dwarf frogs. If the fish can survive in the same water and tank conditions as African dwarf frogs, they can live together.
You must make sure that the fish are fully grown up. Also, the fish must be non-aggressive and peaceful.
However, if you want to know about the aggression of African dwarf frogs, you should click here.
African Dwarf Frog Tank Mates: 25 Best Fish, Shrimp, And Snails As Tank Mates
1. Guppy: Can Guppies Live With African Dwarf Frog?
| Scientific Name | Poecilia reticulata |
| Size | 1.5-6 cm |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Temperament | Peaceful and hardy fish |
| pH | 6.8-7.6 |
| Temperature | 74-82 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Care Level | Easy |
Guppy is one of the most suitable tank mates for African dwarf frogs. The care requirements for guppies are almost as same as African dwarf frogs.
For example- both guppy and African dwarf frogs need around 72-82 degrees Fahrenheit. Besides, their required water parameters are also similar.
When you keep these two aquatic animals together, you must keep them in a large tank. Although African dwarf frogs are nocturnal, guppies require lighting in the daytime. Since both of them are peaceful creatures, they will not harm each other.
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2. Platy
| Scientific Name | Xiphophorus maculatus |
| Size | Up to 7 cm |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| pH | 6.8-8 |
| Temperature | 72-78 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Care Level | Hardy |
You can also include platyfish in the list of suitable tank mates of African dwarf frogs. Because of their calm nature, African dwarf frogs can share their tank peacefully with the platies.
But, platyfish often eat up the frog foods before the dwarf frogs get a chance. Moreover, these platyfish often give birth at intervals of 4-6 weeks. So, you have to watch out for the platy fries as the African dwarf frogs tend to eat the fries.
Otherwise, the care and maintenance level are also pretty easy. Also, you can provide the African dwarf frog foods to the platies as they are omnivores.
3. Mollies
| Scientific Name | Poecilia sphenops |
| Size | Up to 7 cm |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Temperament | Calm |
| pH | 7.5-8.5 |
| Temperature | 75-80 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Care Level | Easy |
As mollies are resilient and enduring fish, they can cope up with the tank condition of African dwarf frogs. Although mollies do not get along well with other fish, they make a better companion with African dwarf frogs.
Besides, both mollies and African dwarf frogs are docile. Hence, they do not tend to be involved in the fighting.
The only concerning thing is about feeding. As African dwarf frogs move slowly, the mollies tend to finish the food first. Thus, you need to ensure that your frogs are also getting sufficient food.
Otherwise, you will not need to maintain different types of diet for these two animals because of their being omnivores.
4. Bamboo Shrimp
| Scientific Name | Atyopsis moluccensis |
| Size | 2-3 inches |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Temperament | Timid |
| pH | 7-7.5 |
| Temperature | 68-77 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Care Level | Moderate |
Generally, the experienced owners forbid keeping shrimps and African dwarf frogs together. But, bamboo shrimp is an exception.
Bamboo shrimps can grow up to 2-3 inches, whereas adult African dwarf frogs are around 2.5 inches in size. So, this is almost impossible for African dwarf frogs to gobble up the bamboo shrimps.
Besides, bamboo shrimps do not have claws or pinchers. Thus, these shrimps do not get any chance to hurt or attack African dwarf frogs. So, you can easily keep bamboo shrimps with peaceful African dwarf frogs in the same tank.
5. Mystery Snail
| Scientific Name | Viviparus georgianus |
| Size | 2 inches or more |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Temperament | Docile and non-aggressive |
| pH | 6.5-7.5 |
| Temperature | 68-84 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Care Level | Easy |
Mystery snails are one of the most suitable tank mates for African dwarf frogs. But, you should make sure that the mystery snails are grown-up. Otherwise, the African dwarf frogs will eat up the baby snails.
However, their temperament gets fit along with the dwarf frogs. Also, the mystery snails tend to eat up the uneaten foods and algae of the tank. In this way, the tank can remain clean.
So, you can keep mystery snails in the tank of African dwarf frogs without any hesitation.
6. Neon Tetra
| Scientific Name | Paracheirodon innesi |
| Size | 4-5 cm |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Temperament | Peaceful and docile |
| pH | 6-8 |
| Temperature | 72-76 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Care Level | Easy |
Both neon tetras and African dwarf frogs are nonaggressive and docile. Besides, both of them are omnivores. So, you won’t need to hassle about feeding two types of foods to two of these animals.
Also, the tank requirements are almost the same for neon tetras and African dwarf frogs. The neon tetras can thrive in the water of 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Also, the pH level of the water has to remain between 6.0-7.0. On the other hand, the ideal pH range of water for African dwarf frogs is within 6.5-7.8. So, Neon tetras are pretty compatible living with African dwarf frogs.
However, you should buy a 20-gallon tank to keep both of them together. Besides, the African dwarf frogs tend to stay at the bottom of the tank.
Hence, I recommend you feed pallets to your dwarf frogs as the pallets sink to the tank bottom. You can check out Zoo Med Aquatic Frog food if you search for good pallets.
7. Rummy Nose Tetra
| Scientific Name | Hemigrammus rhodostomus |
| Size | 2-4 inches |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Temperament | Shoaling and peaceful |
| pH | 5.5-6.8 |
| Temperature | 72-84 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Care Level | Moderate |
Rummy nose tetra makes good collaboration with African dwarf frogs. Since both of them are docile and peaceful, they won’t attack each other.
But, rummy nose tetra gets nervous easily. Hence, you should keep rummy nose tetra in a group of 5-6 tetras. Rummy nose tetra can not live alone.
Besides, the care level of rummy nose tetra is easy for any beginners. So, these fish will be suitable tank mates or the company of your African dwarf frogs.
8. Corydoras Catfish
| Scientific Name | Corydoras arcuatus |
| Size | 0.75-4 inches |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Temperament | Docile |
| pH | 7-8 |
| Temperature | 72-82 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Care Level | Easy |
Corydoras catfish do pretty well with any peaceful community animals or the same species of them. So, you can keep several Corydoras catfish with your African dwarf frogs. Because of their calm nature, there are no risks of getting nipped, attacked, or bitten up.
Besides, Corydoras catfish can not tolerate high nitrate amounts in the water like the African dwarf fish. Hence, the maintenance requirements are the same for both the fish and the frog.
However, Corydoras catfish remain active and playful during the daytime. On the other hand, the African dwarf frogs are nocturnal. So, if you keep them both as pets, you can enjoy their accompany both day and night.
9. Black Skirt Tetra
| Scientific Name | Gymnocorymbus ternetzi |
| Size | Around 3 inches |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Temperament | Easy-going and calm |
| pH | 4-8 |
| Temperature | 70-85 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Care Level | Moderate |
Black skirt tetra can get along well with African dwarf frogs. Besides, the black skirt tetra is peaceful and shy. Hence, you should keep them in a group of 5-6 black skirt tetra.
Also, the tank requirements, water condition, diet, etc, are the same for both black skirt tetra and African dwarf frogs. Not to mention, black skirt tetras are also pretty easy to care for.
Also, you can check out how good pets African dwarf frogs are! It will help you understand the simple maintenance of these frogs
However, make sure that they get enough space in the tank to roam around.
10. Serpae Tetra
| Scientific Name | Hyphessobrycon eques |
| Size | Around 5 cm |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Temperament | Docile |
| pH | 5-7.8 |
| Temperature | 72-79 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Care Level | Easy |
Another inclusion in the list of suitable tank mates for African dwarf frogs is Sarpae tetra. Besides, Serpae tetra needs pH ranging 6.8-7.8 in the water, whereas African dwarf frogs require pH ranging 6.5-7.8.
On the other hand, both of these animals require 72-78 degrees Fahrenheit to thrive in. So, they share the same water parameters, aquarium requirements, temperament, and so on. Also, Serpae tetra is peaceful.
So, Serpae tetra can get compatible with living with African dwarf frogs. You can easily keep these colorful pets along with African dwarf frogs in the same tank.
11. Zebra Danio
| Scientific Name | Danio rerio |
| Size | Around 4 cm |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| pH | 6.5-7.2 |
| Temperature | 65-77 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Care Level | Pretty easy |
If you want a playful, low-maintenance tank mate for African dwarf frogs, zebra danio will be an appropriate choice.
Also, being omnivorous, zebra danios are not picky eaters at all. You can feed the same diet to both zebra danio and African dwarf frogs.
Because of their disease susceptibility, zebra danio will accompany you for up to five years. Besides, both zebra danio and African dwarf frogs require the same water parameters to survive. So, there is no hassle in maintaining these two different creatures individually.
12. Cardinal Tetra
| Scientific Name | Peracheirodon axelrodi |
| Size | Up to 3 cm |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Temperament | Peaceful and docile |
| pH | 5.3-7.8 |
| Temperature | 73-81 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Care Level | Moderate |
Cardinal tetra becomes stressed whenever this fish gets alone. So, this fish needs non-aggressive tank mates to remain active and playful.
Hence, African dwarf frogs can be suitable accompany for cardinal tetras. Such is because dwarf frogs also need docile and peaceful tank mates.
Besides, you will surely enjoy their swimming by showing off bright coloration. Also, cardinal tetras are diurnal, whereas African dwarf frogs are nocturnal. So, when your frogs huddle at the bottom of the tank, these cardinal tetras play around the tank.
However, the water should be slightly warm for cardinal tetra. Besides, these fish require a bit acidic water of pH within 5-6.5.
13. Endler
| Scientific Name | Poecilia wingei |
| Size | Up to 4.5 cm |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Temperament | Calm and friendly |
| pH | 5.5-8 |
| Temperature | 78-80 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Care Level | Easy-going |
Along with other community fish, Endler can be one of the most suitable tank mates for African dwarf frogs. Since Endlers are too active and fast swimmer, they require a large tank.
Since Endler can grow up to 4.5 cm, your dwarf frog will not be able to gobble them up. Also, the diet of both Endlers and African dwarf frogs are similar. These two tank mates will be easy to take care of.
Besides, the Endlers are livebearers. So, you must ensure not to overcrowd the tank. It may put stress on African dwarf frogs.
14. Honey Gourami
| Scientific Name | Trichogaster chuna |
| Size | Up to 5.5 cm |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| pH | 6-7.5 |
| Temperature | 71-82 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Care Level | Easy |
Honey gourami can be a compatible tank mate of African dwarf frogs. Besides, these golden-yellow fish are bound to attract your attention. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced owner, you can easily take care of honey gourami.
Besides, honey gourami can reach up to 5.5 cm in size. So, your African dwarf frogs will not eat those fish mistakenly.
In addition, honey gourami can share the tank with African dwarf frogs because of similar aquarium conditions, water conditions, feeding guide, temperament, and so on.
15. Betta: Can I Put A Betta With An African Dwarf Frog?
| Scientific Name | Betta splendens |
| Size | Up to 6 cm |
| Diet | Carnivore |
| Temperament | Peaceful with right tank mates |
| pH | 6.5-8 |
| Temperature | 75-80 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Care Level | Moderate |
You might remain in confusion about keeping a betta fish with African dwarf frogs.
You may keep betta and African dwarf frogs together in a tank. Although African dwarf frogs show no aggression at all, some betta fish can be bullies. Hence, if you notice any betta fish showing territory, you must remove that betta from the tank.
But, you should not keep betta fry in the tank of African dwarf frogs. Such is because there are risks of gobbling up the fries due to their small sizes.
On the other hand, African dwarf frogs are slow eaters, whereas betta is constantly active. So, betta fish may snatch away the frog food.
So, you can catch the betta for a while. Then, keep the fish aside temporarily. Meanwhile, you can feed your African dwarf frogs.
Besides, betta likes to thrive in neutral water with pH 7. Also, the water temperature has to be near 78 degrees Fahrenheit for a betta. On the other hand, the ideal water temperature for African dwarf frogs should be 75-80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Therefore, if you want to keep betta and African dwarf frogs tank mates, you should adjust the requirements a bit.
16. Cherry Barb
| Scientific Name | Puntius titteya |
| Size | Around 2 inches |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Temperament | Docile |
| pH | 6-7.5 |
| Temperature | 73-81 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Care Level | Easy |
You can add this little cute and colorful guy in the same tank of African dwarf frogs. These fish are too shy and peaceful. So, the cherry barb can get along well with African dwarf frogs.
You can also add plants and hideouts in the tank. Such décor will not bother any of these two animals. Also, because of being omnivorous, you can feed anything to both African dwarf frogs and cherry barbs.
Besides, cherry barb requires moderate water flow. On the other hand, African dwarf frogs can thrive in moderate water flow. So, the cherry barb can be a suitable tank mate for your pet dwarf frogs.
17. Nerite Snail
| Scientific Name | Vittina natalensis |
| Size | 1 inch |
| Diet | Herbivore |
| Temperament | Calm and docile |
| pH | Around 7 |
| Temperature | 72-78 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Care Level | Easy |
Nerite snails have a great reputation as great tank cleaners. Also, they tend to eat up the algae and bacteria of the tank. Thus, it will be helpful for African dwarf frogs to get them as tank mates.
As nerite snails do not have any fins like fish, your frogs will not get hurt encountering them. Also, their diet is entirely different. So, these two tank mates will not snatch away each other’s food.
Besides, nerite snails are susceptible to the presence of ammonia and nitrate in the water. This same thing goes for African dwarf frogs too.
So, if you keep nerite snail as the tank mate of dwarf frogs, the maintenance and care level will be easy for keeping both of them together.
18. Chili Rasboras
| Scientific Name | Boraras brigittae |
| Size | Up to 0.7 inches |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| pH | 4-7 |
| Temperature | 68-82 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Care Level | Easy-going |
This tiny fish is pretty compatible with sharing the same tank with African dwarf frogs. Also, chili rasboras are timid and non-aggressive fish. So, this fish will not attack or get involved in a fight with African dwarf frogs.
Besides, both chili rasboras and African dwarf frogs can eat any type of food, pallets, protein sources, etc. But, a small problem about keeping chili rasboras is adjusting the water parameter.
Chili rasboras prefer a bit acidic water of pH 4-7. So, you can adjust the pH of water by keeping it within 6.8-7. Thus, it will be helpful for both African dwarf frogs and chili rasboras.
19. White Cloud Mountain Minnow
| Scientific Name | Tanichthys albonubes |
| Size | Up to 4 cm |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Temperament | Friendly and peaceful |
| pH | 6-8 |
| Temperature | 64-72 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Care Level | Easy |
White cloud mountain minnows are not only easy maintenance fish but also good community fish. Because of their friendly nature, this fish can be a suitable tank mate for your African dwarf frog. So, you can pet both animals without any risks of their getting hurt.
20. Dwarf Neon Praecox Rainbowfish
| Scientific Name | Melanotaenia praecox |
| Size | Up to 6.35 cm |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Temperament | Calm |
| pH | 6.8-7.5 |
| Temperature | 72-82 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Care Level | Intermediate |
Though dwarf neon praecox rainbowfish is an active and playful fish, they are non-aggressive.
Because of their being omnivorous, both African dwarf frogs and dwarf neon praecox rainbowfish share the same diet. But, dwarf neon praecox rainbowfish do not eat off the bottom of the tank, whereas the dwarf frogs are bottom eaters.
So, they can peacefully eat without any fighting. Besides, like African dwarf frogs, dwarf neon praecox rainbowfish are pretty sensitive to the water quality. Also, both of them like to live in moderate water flow.
Not to mention, the care level is super easy for any beginners. Moreover, dwarf neon praecox rainbowfish feel stress because of living alone. So, they can be one of the most suitable tank mates for friendly, African dwarf frogs.
21. Hatchetfish
| Scientific Name | Sternoptychinae |
| Size | 1-2.5 inches |
| Diet | Carnivore |
| Temperament | Nervous and peaceful |
| pH | 6-6.8 |
| Temperature | 72-81 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Care Level | Slightly difficult |
Another suitable tank mate for African dwarf frogs can be hatchet fish. These fish are also non-aggressive and prefer peaceful tank mates.
Besides, the water parameters for hatchet fish to thrive are similar to that of African dwarf frogs. Although the ideal pH range for hatchet fish is between 6-6.8, they can adapt to 7-7.2.
But, you should keep in mind the requirements of your African dwarf frogs too. So, you can adjust the pH level to 6-7.
Otherwise, hatchet fish are pretty easy to care for. You can easily keep two such different kinds of pets together in the same tank.
22. Celestial Pearl Danio
| Scientific Name | Danio margaritarus |
| Size | Up to 1 inch |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| pH | 6.5-7.5 |
| Temperature | 68-80 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Care Level | Medium |
Some owners do not want to take the risk by keeping them together. African dwarf frogs are pretty slow-moving animals, whereas Celestial Pearl Danios are fast swimmers.
Besides, you must remain careful of the size before putting Celestial Pearl Danio in the frog tank. But, both Celestial Pearl Danio and African dwarf frogs share similar tank requirements, diet, and water parameters.
However, maintaining Celestial Pearl Danio and African dwarf frogs together will be easygoing for experienced owners.
23. Harlequin Rasboras
| Scientific Name | Trigonostigma hetetomorpha |
| Size | Up to 5 cm |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Temperament | Timid |
| pH | 6-7.8 |
| Temperature | 72-81 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Care Level | Easy |
Harlequin rasboras are tiny, peaceful fish that get compatible well with African dwarf frogs. Also, the required water conditions of harlequin rasboras are as similar as the ideal water parameters of African dwarf frogs.
Besides, like African dwarf frogs, harlequin rasboras prefer pellet food and common flake. But, harlequin rasboras can outcompete your frog for foods as African dwarf frogs are badly slow-moving animals.
If you keep harlequin rasboras as tank mates of African dwarf frogs, you will not have any hassles to care about. Both animals are incredibly docile and easy to care for.
24. Otocinclus Catfish
| Scientific Name | Otocinclus vestitus |
| Size | Up to 2 inches |
| Diet | Herbivore |
| Temperament | Docile |
| pH | 6-7.5 |
| Temperature | 72-79 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Care Level | Easy |
Another inclusion in the list of suitable tank mates for African dwarf frogs is Otocinclus catfish.
These fish also do not have an ounce of aggression for their tank mates. Hence, you can easily let your African dwarf frog share the tank with Otocinclus catfish.
Also, you need not worry about the fighting between African dwarf frogs and Otocinclus catfish over food. Such is because their diet is different. Your frog is an omnivore, whereas the Otocinclus catfish are herbivores.
Moreover, a grown-up Otocinclus will be too large for African dwarf frogs to swallow.
25. Dwarf Gourami
| Scientific Name | Trichogaster lalius |
| Size | Up to 3.5 inches |
| Diet | Omnivores |
| Temperament | Peaceful with right tank mate |
| pH | 6-7.5 |
| Temperature | 75-82 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Care Level | Easy |
In the last inclusion of the best 25 tank mates, I’m introducing dwarf gourami which is excellent as a tank mate of African dwarf frogs.
You might hear about the aggression of dwarf gourami. But, they remain docile and friendly when you keep them with peaceful tank mates. Thus, dwarf gourami can live peacefully with African dwarf frogs.
But, they can’t get well with betta fish. So, you should ensure that there are no betta in the tank if you keep dwarf gourami with African dwarf frogs.
Since dwarf gouramies are not livebearers, they lay eggs. On the other hand, African dwarf frogs do not get bothered with fish eggs. So, there are no risks of eating up their babies.
If you are wondering how to take care of African dwarf frog eggs, you can check out this article.
Tank Mates To Avoid For African Dwarf Frog Tank
If you want to keep tank mates for African dwarf frogs, you must ensure the safety of both African dwarf frogs and the other tank mates. If your chosen tank mate can fall into the following categories, you should avoid those tank mates. These categories are-
- Aggressive animals
- Smaller animals than African dwarf frogs
- Too big than African dwarf frogs
- Animals which do not share the same tank requirements
So, I’ve summed up some common suggestions for tank mates which you should avoid. These are-
- African Clawed Frogs
- Ghost shrimps
- Brine shrimps
- Goldfish
- Pea Puffers
- Plecos
- Cichlids
- Baby Snails
Can African Dwarf Frogs Live With Snails?
Since snails are excellent clean-up crews, people often want to add snails to frog tanks. Hence, African dwarf frog owners often ask whether they can keep their dwarf frogs with snails.
You can keep snails of the right size in the tank of your African dwarf frogs. Snails are so peaceful that your African dwarf frogs may not even realize the existence of the snails. Keeping snails does not hamper the activity of dwarf frogs.
You might know that African dwarf frogs can eat up their babies due to having poor eyesight. If a baby or smaller snails fit in the frog’s mouth, your African dwarf frog may gobble up those snails.
In the wild, snails are also included in the diet of frogs. Hence, you must keep larger snails with your African dwarf frogs. Such compatible snails are apple snails, mystery snails, nerite snails, ivory snails, etc.
Can You Keep The African Dwarf Frog In The Community Tank?
The answer is yes! Your African dwarf frogs can thrive well in the community tank.
The temperament of these frogs is so peaceful that they can share the tank with other compatible fish. Besides, these dwarf frogs do not have any teeth to bite others. If the temperament and compatibility of any fish match with dwarf frogs, you can make them the tank mates of African dwarf frogs.
But, your African dwarf frogs kill fish fry and smaller snails if they fit in the mouth of dwarf frogs. On the other hand, larger and territorial tank mates may harass your African dwarf frogs. To keep your African dwarf frog in a community tank, you should choose compatible tank mates for your dwarf frogs.
Will A Betta Kill An African Dwarf Frog?
If you know about the temperament of betta and African dwarf frogs, you’ll not dare to keep them together. Keeping African dwarf frogs with betta fish will seem like a gamble of their lives.
African dwarf frogs are popular among hobbyists for their peaceful temperament. On the contrary, betta fish are among the top fish among highly territorial fish.
Because of having aggressive temperament, betta fish can readily attack African dwarf frogs. Since African dwarf frogs have poor eyesight, these frogs become easy victims of betta fish. If you cohabit with an African dwarf frog with betta fish, your betta fish will nibble and bully the dwarf frog.
But, killing African dwarf frogs can be too extreme for betta fish. An adult African dwarf frog is almost similar in size to an adult betta fish. So, a 3-inch betta fish can’t gobble up an African dwarf frog.
If the bullies get extreme, the injuries may kill your African dwarf frog. That’s why the experts do not recommend keeping African dwarf frogs with betta fish in a tank together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can African Dwarf Frogs live with Mollies?
African Dwarf Frogs can live with Mollies. Mollies are known to be slightly aggressive towards other fish, but they tend to get along with other creatures quite well, including African Dwarf Frogs.
Can African Dwarf Frogs live with Guppies?
African Dwarf Frogs can live with Guppies. Guppies are peaceful community fish that are compatible with African Dwarf Frogs. However, it’s important to note that Guppies are on the smaller side, so it’s recommended to only select the largest Guppies for an African Dwarf Frog tank.
Can African Dwarf Frogs live with Cory catfish?
African Dwarf Frogs can live with Cory catfish. Cory catfish are docile and non-aggressive fish that are compatible with African Dwarf Frogs. However, it’s important to provide enough hiding spaces for the African Dwarf Frogs and to avoid keeping them with large Cory catfish.
Can African Dwarf Frogs live with Angelfish?
African Dwarf Frogs can live with Angelfish, but it’s important to be cautious. Angelfish are known to be semi-aggressive and may nip at the fins of the African Dwarf Frogs.
Additionally, African Dwarf Frogs are known to eat fry, which is a problem for owners intending to breed their Angelfish.
It’s recommended to keep them together only in larger tanks with plenty of hiding spaces and to monitor their behavior closely.
Can African Dwarf Frogs live with Tetras?
African Dwarf Frogs can live with Tetras, including Neon Tetras, Black skirt tetra, Rummy nose tetra, Serpae tetra, and Cardinal tetra. Tetras are peaceful community fish that are compatible with African Dwarf Frogs.
However, some tetras are not compatible with African Dwarf Frogs, such as Bucktooth tetra.
Can African Dwarf Frogs live with Shrimps?
Generally, you can keep larger shrimps with your African Dwarf Frogs, such as Amano Shrimp, Bamboo Shrimp, Adult cherry shrimps etc.
Do African dwarf frogs need a companion?
African Dwarf Frogs are social creatures and can benefit from having companions. They are typically kept in groups of two or more frogs. Having companions can provide them with a sense of security, stimulate natural behaviors, and enhance their overall well-being.
Final Words
Selecting a proper tank mate is essential for ensuring the survival and good health of your African dwarf frogs. I hope this article has enlightened you properly about the suitable tank mates and forbidden tank mates for African dwarf frogs.
So, choose suitable tank mates wisely to keep your African dwarf frogs happy.
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