Can goldfish live with african dwarf frogs?

Verdict

No. Goldfish and african dwarf frogs should not share a tank. Goldfish are coldwater animals (60–74°F); african dwarf frogs need 72–82°F. They overlap only at 72–74°F, the edge of both ranges.

Goldfish60–74°F · pH 7–8

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

What to watch

Deal breakerGoldfish are coldwater animals (60–74°F); african dwarf frogs need 72–82°F. They overlap only at 72–74°F, the edge of both ranges.
Watch outA grown goldfish may treat small african dwarf frogs as food, especially at night.
Watch outAfrican dwarf frogs eat slowly and nearly blind. Fast goldfish will take the food first, so target-feed them.

What works

pH 7–7.8 suits both.

Water side by side

The green band is the temperature range both can live in.

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

	Goldfish	African dwarf frog
Temperature	60–74 °F	72–82 °F
pH	7–8	6.5–7.8
Adult size	10.0 in	2.5 in
Minimum tank	40 gal	10 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Peaceful
Swims at	All levels	Bottom
Group	Alone or in pairs	Groups of 2+
Diet	Omnivore	Carnivore