Can african dwarf frogs live with zebra loaches?

Verdict
Yes, with care

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

African dwarf frogAfrican dwarf frog72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.8 Zebra loachZebra loach73–79°F · pH 6–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 73–79°African dwarf frog 72–82°Zebra loach 73–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5African dwarf frog 6.5–7.8Zebra loach 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

African dwarf frog · 2.5 inZebra loach · 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 frogZebra loach
Temperature72–82 °F73–79 °F
pH6.5–7.86–7.5
Adult size2.5 in3.5 in
Minimum tank10 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 2+Groups of 5+
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can african dwarf frogs live with zebra loaches?

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

What temperature suits both african dwarf frogs and zebra loaches?

73–79 °F. African dwarf frogs need 72–82 °F, zebra loaches need 73–79 °F.

What size tank do african dwarf frogs and zebra loaches need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the zebra loach. Add space for each extra fish.