Can african dwarf frogs live with tinfoil barbs?
Verdict
Yes, with care
Yes, with care. African dwarf frogs and tinfoil barbs can share a tank, but watch one thing. A grown tinfoil barb may treat small african dwarf frogs as food, especially at night.
What to watch
- Watch outA grown tinfoil barb may treat small african dwarf frogs as food, especially at night.
- Watch outTinfoil barbs nip at slow fish. African dwarf frogs cannot get away.
- Watch outAfrican dwarf frogs eat slowly and nearly blind. Fast tinfoil barbs will take the food first, so target-feed them.
- Watch outTinfoil barbs grow to 12 inches and need 125 gallons, far more than a tank set up for african dwarf frogs.
What works
- Both are fine at 72–80°F.
- pH 6.5–7.5 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: african dwarf frogs the bottom, tinfoil barbs the mid.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| African dwarf frog | Tinfoil barb | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82 °F | 72–80 °F |
| pH | 6.5–7.8 | 6.5–7.5 |
| Adult size | 2.5 in | 12.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 10 gal | 125 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Bottom | Middle |
| Group | Groups of 2+ | Groups of 5+ |
| Diet | Carnivore | Omnivore |
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Questions
Can african dwarf frogs live with tinfoil barbs?
Yes, with care. African dwarf frogs and tinfoil barbs can share a tank, but watch one thing. A grown tinfoil barb may treat small african dwarf frogs as food, especially at night.
What temperature suits both african dwarf frogs and tinfoil barbs?
72–80 °F. African dwarf frogs need 72–82 °F, tinfoil barbs need 72–80 °F.
What size tank do african dwarf frogs and tinfoil barbs need together?
At least 125 gal, set by the tinfoil barb. Add space for each extra fish.