African Dwarf Frog

African Dwarf Frog

Hymenochirus boettgeri

Also known as: ADF

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟡 Moderate 🥩 Carnivore Schooling (2+)

Fully aquatic frog that must surface to breathe. Playful, often floats at the surface with arms spread ('zen pose').

Tank Size

10 gal
minimum (20+ preferred)

Temperature

72–82°F
22–28°C

pH Range

6.5–7.5
water acidity

Max Size

2.5"
6.3 cm

Lifespan

5–10 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Bottom
preferred zone

Care Notes

Poor eyesight — slow feeder. Make sure they actually eat when housed with fast fish. Cannot climb out but need air access.

Feeding

Frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, and sinking pellets. Target-feed to ensure they eat.

Compatible Tank Mates

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Congo Tetra 3.5" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Zebra Danio 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Lemon Tetra 1.5" Black Neon Tetra 1.5" Diamond Tetra 2.5"

Use Caution With

Ember Tetra 0.8" Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Green Neon Tetra 1" Silvertip Tetra 2" Phoenix Rasbora 0.8" Exclamation Point Rasbora 0.7" Colombian Tetra 2.5" Giant Danio 4" Kubotai Rasbora 0.8"

Incompatible With

White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Oscar 14" Jack Dempsey 10" Convict Cichlid 5" Green Terror 8" Texas Cichlid 12" Pike Cichlid 10" Salvini Cichlid 8" Red Devil 12" Jaguar Cichlid 16" Flowerhorn 12" Midas Cichlid 12"

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