Can hatchetfish live with african dwarf frogs?

Verdict
Yes, with care

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

HatchetfishHatchetfish75–81°F · pH 5.5–7.5 African dwarf frogAfrican dwarf frog72–82°F · pH 6.5–7.8

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–81°Hatchetfish 75–81°African dwarf frog 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Hatchetfish 5.5–7.5African dwarf frog 6.5–7.8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Hatchetfish · 1.5 inAfrican dwarf frog · 2.5 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

HatchetfishAfrican dwarf frog
Temperature75–81 °F72–82 °F
pH5.5–7.56.5–7.8
Adult size1.5 in2.5 in
Minimum tank20 gal10 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atTopBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 2+
DietCarnivoreCarnivore

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Questions

Can hatchetfish live with african dwarf frogs?

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

What temperature suits both hatchetfish and african dwarf frogs?

75–81 °F. Hatchetfish need 75–81 °F, african dwarf frogs need 72–82 °F.

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

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