Can koi live with african dwarf frogs?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Koi and african dwarf frogs can share a tank, but watch one thing. At 24 inches a koi can swallow a small african dwarf frog. Fast, alert fish usually stay out of reach.

Koi59–77°F · pH 7–8.5

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

What to watch

Watch outAt 24 inches a koi can swallow a small african dwarf frog. Fast, alert fish usually stay out of reach.
Watch outAfrican dwarf frogs eat slowly and nearly blind. Fast koi will take the food first, so target-feed them.

What works

Both are fine at 72–77°F.
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

	Koi	African dwarf frog
Temperature	59–77 °F	72–82 °F
pH	7–8.5	6.5–7.8
Adult size	24.0 in	2.5 in
Minimum tank	Pond	10 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Peaceful
Swims at	All levels	Bottom
Group	Groups of 3+	Groups of 2+
Diet	Omnivore	Carnivore

Better tank mates for koi

All koi tank mates

Better tank mates for african dwarf frogs

All african dwarf frog tank mates

Questions

Can koi live with african dwarf frogs?

Yes, with care. Koi and african dwarf frogs can share a tank, but watch one thing. At 24 inches a koi can swallow a small african dwarf frog. Fast, alert fish usually stay out of reach.

What temperature suits both koi and african dwarf frogs?

72–77 °F. Koi need 59–77 °F, african dwarf frogs need 72–82 °F.

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

A pond. Koi outgrow indoor tanks.