African Dwarf Frog tank mates
Hymenochirus boettgeri
7 rated pairings from the African Dwarf Frog care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. African Dwarf Frog needs at least 5 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Good matches
3 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful, similar size, and shares warm water. Feed the frogs at lights-out or target-feed so quick tetras don't steal every meal.
Harlequin Rasbora
Trigonostigma heteromorpha
10 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Calm mid-water schooler that leaves bottom-dwelling frogs alone.
Nerite Snail
Neritina natalensis
5 gal min · 1" adult · Peaceful
Harmless algae-eater that ignores and is ignored by the frogs.
Use caution
3 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.
Pygmy Corydoras
Corydoras pygmaeus
10 gal min · 1" adult · Peaceful
Peaceful, but another bottom feeder that competes for sinking food — keep the tank well fed and make sure the frogs get their share.
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Adults usually coexist in planted tanks, but baby shrimp will be eaten — expect the colony to be culled.
Peaceful Betta
Betta imbellis
10 gal min · 2.5" adult · Peaceful
Can work in a calm, well-planted tank, but a nippy betta may harass frogs or steal food. Watch closely and have a backup plan.
Avoid
1 · Not recommended — one of them will suffer.
Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.