Can african dwarf frogs live with black neon tetras?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. African dwarf frogs and black neon tetras can share a tank, but watch one thing. African dwarf frogs eat slowly and nearly blind. Fast black neon tetras will take the food first, so target-feed them.

African dwarf frogAfrican dwarf frog72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.8 Black neon tetraBlack neon tetra73–81°F · pH 5.5–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 73–81°African dwarf frog 72–82°Black neon tetra 73–81°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5African dwarf frog 6.5–7.8Black neon tetra 5.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

African dwarf frog · 2.5 inBlack neon tetra · 1.5 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"
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 dwarf frogBlack neon tetra
Temperature72–82 °F73–81 °F
pH6.5–7.85.5–7.5
Adult size2.5 in1.5 in
Minimum tank10 gal15 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupGroups of 2+Groups of 6+
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for african dwarf frogs

All african dwarf frog tank mates

Better tank mates for black neon tetras

All black neon tetra tank mates

Questions

Can african dwarf frogs live with black neon tetras?

Yes, with care. African dwarf frogs and black neon tetras can share a tank, but watch one thing. African dwarf frogs eat slowly and nearly blind. Fast black neon tetras will take the food first, so target-feed them.

What temperature suits both african dwarf frogs and black neon tetras?

73–81 °F. African dwarf frogs need 72–82 °F, black neon tetras need 73–81 °F.

What size tank do african dwarf frogs and black neon tetras need together?

At least 15 gal, set by the black neon tetra. Add space for each extra fish.