Can glass catfish live with african dwarf frogs?
Verdict
Yes, with care
Yes, with care. Glass catfish and african dwarf frogs can share a tank, but watch one thing. African dwarf frogs eat slowly and nearly blind. Fast glass catfish will take the food first, so target-feed them.
What to watch
- Watch outAfrican dwarf frogs eat slowly and nearly blind. Fast glass catfish will take the food first, so target-feed them.
What works
- Both are fine at 75–80°F.
- pH 6.5–7.5 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: glass catfish the mid, african dwarf frogs the bottom.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Glass catfish | African dwarf frog | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–80 °F | 72–82 °F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 | 6.5–7.8 |
| Adult size | 3.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Minimum tank | 30 gal | 10 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Middle | Bottom |
| Group | Groups of 6+ | Groups of 2+ |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
Better tank mates for glass catfish
Better tank mates for african dwarf frogs
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Questions
Can glass catfish live with african dwarf frogs?
Yes, with care. Glass catfish and african dwarf frogs can share a tank, but watch one thing. African dwarf frogs eat slowly and nearly blind. Fast glass catfish will take the food first, so target-feed them.
What temperature suits both glass catfish and african dwarf frogs?
75–80 °F. Glass catfish need 75–80 °F, african dwarf frogs need 72–82 °F.
What size tank do glass catfish and african dwarf frogs need together?
At least 30 gal, set by the glass catfish. Add space for each extra fish.













