Can african cichlids live with african dwarf frogs?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. African cichlids and african dwarf frogs can share a tank, but watch one thing. Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.8.

African cichlid75–82°F · pH 7.8–8.6

African dwarf frog72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.8

What to watch

Watch outWater chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.8.
Watch outAfrican dwarf frogs eat slowly and nearly blind. Fast african cichlids will take the food first, so target-feed them.

What works

Both are fine at 75–82°F.

Water side by side

The green band is the temperature range both can live in.

The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

	African cichlid	African dwarf frog
Temperature	75–82 °F	72–82 °F
pH	7.8–8.6	6.5–7.8
Adult size	5.0 in	2.5 in
Minimum tank	55 gal	10 gal
Temperament	Aggressive	Peaceful
Swims at	All levels	Bottom
Group	Groups of 6+	Groups of 2+
Diet	Herbivore	Carnivore

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Questions

Can african cichlids live with african dwarf frogs?

Yes, with care. African cichlids and african dwarf frogs can share a tank, but watch one thing. Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.8.

What temperature suits both african cichlids and african dwarf frogs?

75–82 °F. African cichlids need 75–82 °F, african dwarf frogs need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do african cichlids and african dwarf frogs need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the african cichlid. Add space for each extra fish.