Can african dwarf frogs live with electric blue acaras?
Verdict
Yes, with care
Yes, with care. African dwarf frogs and electric blue acaras can share a tank, but watch one thing. African dwarf frogs eat slowly and nearly blind. Fast electric blue acaras will take the food first, so target-feed them.
What to watch
- Watch outAfrican dwarf frogs eat slowly and nearly blind. Fast electric blue acaras will take the food first, so target-feed them.
What works
- Both are fine at 72–82°F.
- pH 6.5–7.5 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: african dwarf frogs the bottom, electric blue acaras the mid.
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Size to scale
Care at a glance
| African dwarf frog | Electric blue acara | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82 °F | 72–82 °F |
| pH | 6.5–7.8 | 6.5–7.5 |
| Adult size | 2.5 in | 6.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 10 gal | 30 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Semi-aggressive |
| Swims at | Bottom | Middle |
| Group | Groups of 2+ | Alone or in pairs |
| Diet | Carnivore | Omnivore |
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Questions
Can african dwarf frogs live with electric blue acaras?
Yes, with care. African dwarf frogs and electric blue acaras can share a tank, but watch one thing. African dwarf frogs eat slowly and nearly blind. Fast electric blue acaras will take the food first, so target-feed them.
What temperature suits both african dwarf frogs and electric blue acaras?
72–82 °F. African dwarf frogs need 72–82 °F, electric blue acaras need 72–82 °F.
What size tank do african dwarf frogs and electric blue acaras need together?
At least 30 gal, set by the electric blue acara. Add space for each extra fish.













