Can lemon tetras live with african dwarf frogs?

Verdict
Yes, with care

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

Lemon tetraLemon tetra72–82°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: 72–82°Lemon tetra 72–82°African dwarf frog 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Lemon tetra 5.5–7.5African dwarf frog 6.5–7.8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Lemon tetra · 2 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

Lemon tetraAfrican dwarf frog
Temperature72–82 °F72–82 °F
pH5.5–7.56.5–7.8
Adult size2.0 in2.5 in
Minimum tank15 gal10 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 2+
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

Better tank mates for lemon tetras

All lemon tetra tank mates

Better tank mates for african dwarf frogs

All african dwarf frog tank mates

Questions

Can lemon tetras live with african dwarf frogs?

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

What temperature suits both lemon tetras and african dwarf frogs?

72–82 °F. Lemon tetras need 72–82 °F, african dwarf frogs need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do lemon tetras and african dwarf frogs need together?

At least 15 gal, set by the lemon tetra. Add space for each extra fish.