Can elephant nose fish live with african dwarf frogs?

Verdict
Yes, with care

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

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

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

Size to scale

Elephant nose fish · 9 inAfrican dwarf frog · 2.5 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"7"8"9"
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

Elephant nose fishAfrican dwarf frog
Temperature73–82 °F72–82 °F
pH6–7.56.5–7.8
Adult size9.0 in2.5 in
Minimum tank55 gal10 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressivePeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 2+
DietCarnivoreCarnivore

Better tank mates for elephant nose fish

All elephant nose fish tank mates

Better tank mates for african dwarf frogs

All african dwarf frog tank mates

Questions

Can elephant nose fish live with african dwarf frogs?

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

What temperature suits both elephant nose fish and african dwarf frogs?

73–82 °F. Elephant nose fish need 73–82 °F, african dwarf frogs need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do elephant nose fish and african dwarf frogs need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the elephant nose fish. Add space for each extra fish.