Can hillstream loaches live with african dwarf frogs?

Verdict
Yes, with care

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

Hillstream loachHillstream loach68–75°F · pH 6.5–7.5 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: 72–75°Hillstream loach 68–75°African dwarf frog 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Hillstream loach 6.5–7.5African dwarf frog 6.5–7.8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Hillstream loach · 2.5 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

Hillstream loachAfrican dwarf frog
Temperature68–75 °F72–82 °F
pH6.5–7.56.5–7.8
Adult size2.5 in2.5 in
Minimum tank20 gal10 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 3+Groups of 2+
DietHerbivoreCarnivore

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Questions

Can hillstream loaches live with african dwarf frogs?

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

What temperature suits both hillstream loaches and african dwarf frogs?

72–75 °F. Hillstream loaches need 68–75 °F, african dwarf frogs need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do hillstream loaches and african dwarf frogs need together?

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