African Dwarf Frog Tank Mates & Compatibility

African Dwarf Frog

Hymenochirus boettgeri

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TemperamentPeaceful (1/10)

Adult Size4 cm

Temperature22–27°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneBottom, Surface

StockingGroup of 2+

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Compatible on paper, but will African Dwarf Frog fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add African Dwarf Frog to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

African Dwarf Frog

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African Dwarf Frog & African Butterfly Cichlid

Hymenochirus boettgeri · Anomalochromis thomasi

Possible with Caution

African Dwarf Frog: PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

African Dwarf Frog & African Butterfly Fish

Hymenochirus boettgeri · Pantodon buchholzi

African Dwarf Frog & African Clawed Frog

Hymenochirus boettgeri · Xenopus laevis

African Dwarf Frog & African Jewel Cichlid

Hymenochirus boettgeri · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Possible with Caution

African Dwarf Frog: PeacefulAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

African Dwarf Frog & African Lungfish

Hymenochirus boettgeri · Protopterus annectens

African Dwarf Frog & African Pipefish

Hymenochirus boettgeri · Enneacampus ansorgii

Ideal Tank Mates

African Dwarf Frog: PeacefulAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

African Dwarf Frog & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Hymenochirus boettgeri · Apistogramma agassizii

Possible with Caution

African Dwarf Frog: PeacefulAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

African Dwarf Frog & Amano Shrimp

Hymenochirus boettgeri · Caridina multidentata

Possible with Caution

African Dwarf Frog: PeacefulAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

African Dwarf Frog & Amazon Leaf Fish

Hymenochirus boettgeri · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

African Dwarf Frog & Amazon Puffer

Hymenochirus boettgeri · Colomesus asellus

Possible with Caution

African Dwarf Frog: PeacefulAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

African Dwarf Frog & Apple Snail

Hymenochirus boettgeri · Pomacea maculata

Possible with Caution

African Dwarf Frog: PeacefulApple Snail: Peaceful

African Dwarf Frog & Arfak Rainbowfish

Hymenochirus boettgeri · Melanotaenia arfakensis

Possible with Caution

African Dwarf Frog: PeacefulArfak Rainbowfish: Peaceful

African Dwarf Frog & Arrowhead Puffer

Hymenochirus boettgeri · Pao suvattii

African Dwarf Frog & Arulius Barb

Hymenochirus boettgeri · Dawkinsia arulius

Possible with Caution

African Dwarf Frog: PeacefulArulius Barb: Mostly Peaceful

African Dwarf Frog & Asher Cory

Hymenochirus boettgeri · Corydoras tukano

Possible with Caution

African Dwarf Frog: PeacefulAsher Cory: Peaceful

African Dwarf Frog & Asian Arowana

Hymenochirus boettgeri · Scleropages formosus

African Dwarf Frog & Asian Upside Down Catfish

Hymenochirus boettgeri · Mystus leucophasis

African Dwarf Frog & Assassin Snail

Hymenochirus boettgeri · Anentome helena

Possible with Caution

African Dwarf Frog: PeacefulAssassin Snail: Peaceful

African Dwarf Frog & Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)

Hymenochirus boettgeri · Melanochromis auratus

Possible with Caution

African Dwarf Frog: PeacefulAuratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly Aggressive

African Dwarf Frog & Australian Pearl Arowana

Hymenochirus boettgeri · Scleropages jardinii

African Dwarf Frog & Australian Smelt

Hymenochirus boettgeri · Retropinna semoni

Possible with Caution

African Dwarf Frog: PeacefulAustralian Smelt: Peaceful

African Dwarf Frog & Axelrod's Rainbowfish

Hymenochirus boettgeri · Chilatherina axelrodi

Possible with Caution

African Dwarf Frog: PeacefulAxelrod's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

African Dwarf Frog & Badis (Chameleon Fish)

Hymenochirus boettgeri · Badis badis

Possible with Caution

African Dwarf Frog: PeacefulBadis (Chameleon Fish): Semi-Aggressive

African Dwarf Frog & Bahia Red

Hymenochirus boettgeri · Geophagus sp. Bahia Red

Possible with Caution

African Dwarf Frog: PeacefulBahia Red: Semi-Aggressive