Can axolotls live with african dwarf frogs?

Verdict

No. Axolotls and african dwarf frogs should not share a tank. Axolotls are coldwater animals (60–66°F); african dwarf frogs need 72–82°F. No temperature suits both.

Axolotl60–66°F · pH 6.5–8

African dwarf frog72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.8

What to watch

Deal breakerAxolotls are coldwater animals (60–66°F); african dwarf frogs need 72–82°F. No temperature suits both.
Watch outA grown axolotl may treat small african dwarf frogs as food, especially at night.

What works

pH 6.5–7.8 suits both.

Water side by side

The ranges do not meet, so one of them would always be too warm or too cold.

The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

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

	Axolotl	African dwarf frog
Temperature	60–66 °F	72–82 °F
pH	6.5–8	6.5–7.8
Adult size	10.0 in	2.5 in
Minimum tank	20 gal	10 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Peaceful
Swims at	Bottom	Bottom
Group	Alone or in pairs	Groups of 2+
Diet	Carnivore	Carnivore

Better tank mates for african dwarf frogs

All african dwarf frog tank mates

Questions

Can axolotls live with african dwarf frogs?

No. Axolotls and african dwarf frogs should not share a tank. Axolotls are coldwater animals (60–66°F); african dwarf frogs need 72–82°F. No temperature suits both.

What temperature suits both axolotls and african dwarf frogs?

None. Axolotls need 60–66 °F and african dwarf frogs need 72–82 °F, so the ranges do not meet.

What size tank do axolotls and african dwarf frogs need together?

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