African Clawed Frog tank mates
Xenopus laevis
5 rated pairings from the African Clawed Frog care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. African Clawed Frog needs at least 15 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Use caution
1 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.Avoid
4 · Not recommended — one of them will suffer.
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Will be eaten — any fish small enough to fit in the frog's mouth becomes a meal.
Guppy
Poecilia reticulata
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Eaten outright. Avoid all small fish and shrimp with this predatory frog.
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
An easy snack — never keep shrimp with clawed frogs.
Common Goldfish
Carassius auratus
50 gal min · 12" adult · Peaceful
Eaten when small, or a fin-nipping, water-fouling mismatch when large. Not compatible.
Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.