Can oscars live with african dwarf frogs?
Verdict
No
No. Oscars and african dwarf frogs should not share a tank. An adult oscar eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 2.5 inches african dwarf frogs do.
What to watch
- Deal breakerAn adult oscar eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 2.5 inches african dwarf frogs do.
- Watch outAfrican dwarf frogs eat slowly and nearly blind. Fast oscars will take the food first, so target-feed them.
- Watch outOscars grow to 12 inches and need 75 gallons, far more than a tank set up for african dwarf frogs.
What works
- Both are fine at 74–81°F.
- pH 6.5–7.8 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: oscars the mid, african dwarf frogs the bottom.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Oscar | African dwarf frog | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 74–81 °F | 72–82 °F |
| pH | 6–8 | 6.5–7.8 |
| Adult size | 12.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Minimum tank | 75 gal | 10 gal |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Middle | Bottom |
| Group | Alone or in pairs | Groups of 2+ |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
Better tank mates for oscars
Common plecoYes
Clown loachYes
Black ghost knifeYes
BichirYes
Elephant nose fishYes
Chinese algae eaterYes
Better tank mates for african dwarf frogs
All african dwarf frog tank mates
Questions
Can oscars live with african dwarf frogs?
No. Oscars and african dwarf frogs should not share a tank. An adult oscar eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 2.5 inches african dwarf frogs do.
What temperature suits both oscars and african dwarf frogs?
74–81 °F. Oscars need 74–81 °F, african dwarf frogs need 72–82 °F.
What size tank do oscars and african dwarf frogs need together?
At least 75 gal, set by the oscar. Add space for each extra fish.