Can african dwarf frogs live with clown plecos?

Verdict
Yes, with care

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

African dwarf frogAfrican dwarf frog72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.8 Clown plecoClown pleco73–82°F · pH 6.5–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

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

Size to scale

African dwarf frog · 2.5 inClown pleco · 3.5 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 frogClown pleco
Temperature72–82 °F73–82 °F
pH6.5–7.86.5–7.5
Adult size2.5 in3.5 in
Minimum tank10 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 2+Alone or in pairs
DietCarnivoreHerbivore

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Questions

Can african dwarf frogs live with clown plecos?

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

What temperature suits both african dwarf frogs and clown plecos?

73–82 °F. African dwarf frogs need 72–82 °F, clown plecos need 73–82 °F.

What size tank do african dwarf frogs and clown plecos need together?

At least 20 gal, set by the clown pleco. Add space for each extra fish.