What size tank do African dwarf frogs need?
At least 10 gallons (38 liters) for a pair. The smallest standard tank that works is the 10 gallon. A bigger tank is always easier to keep stable. Scientific name: Hymenochirus boettgeri.
How many African dwarf frogs in each tank size?
This is how many each standard tank carries comfortably if African dwarf frogs are the only animals in it. Share the tank with other species and the number goes down.
| Tank | How many African dwarf frogs |
|---|---|
| 5 gallon | Too small |
| 10 gallon | 2 |
| 20 gallon long | 2 |
| 29 gallon | up to 4 |
| 40 gallon breeder | up to 6 |
| 55 gallon | up to 10 |
| 75 gallon | up to 14 |
| 125 gallon | up to 24 |
Check African dwarf frogs against your own tank and other fish
Good to know
- A slow feeder: make sure food reaches the bottom before the fish take it.
- Keep at least 2. African dwarf frogs feel safe in numbers and come out into the open more.
Tank mates for African dwarf frogs
These animals like the same water, are a safe size, and have a temper that fits. It is a match on paper: always watch new tankmates for the first week.
Poor matches
- Fancy goldfish: Goldfish do best with other fancy goldfish.
- Oscar: Oscar is aggressive and will bully or kill peaceful fish such as African dwarf frog.
- Molly: They need different water: African dwarf frog likes a pH of 6.5–7.8, molly likes 7.5–8.5.
Questions and answers
What size tank do African dwarf frogs need?
At least 10 gallons (38 liters) for a pair. The smallest standard tank that works is the 10 gallon. A bigger tank is always easier to keep stable.
How many African dwarf frogs should be kept together?
At least 2. African dwarf frogs are social animals and only behave naturally in a group. More is better if the tank has room.
Can African dwarf frogs live in a 10 gallon tank?
Yes. A 10 gallon tank carries 2 as the only animals in the tank.
What temperature do African dwarf frogs need?
72–79 °F (22–26 °C), with a pH of 6.5–7.8. In most homes that means a heater.
Can African dwarf frogs live with a betta?
Usually, yes, in a tank of 10 gallons (38 liters) or more. They like the same water: 75–79 °F (24–26 °C). Every betta has its own temper, so watch closely for the first week and have a spare tank ready.
More fish
Adult size, tank size and water ranges follow the mainstream care consensus (Seriously Fish species profiles and FishBase maximum lengths). Where sources differ we use the more cautious figure. Stocking numbers come from our stocking calculator.