Can otocinclus live with african dwarf frogs?

Verdict
Yes, with care

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

OtocinclusOtocinclus72–79°F · pH 6–7.5 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: 72–79°Otocinclus 72–79°African dwarf frog 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Otocinclus 6–7.5African dwarf frog 6.5–7.8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Otocinclus · 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

OtocinclusAfrican dwarf frog
Temperature72–79 °F72–82 °F
pH6–7.56.5–7.8
Adult size2.0 in2.5 in
Minimum tank20 gal10 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 2+
DietHerbivoreCarnivore

Better tank mates for otocinclus

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Better tank mates for african dwarf frogs

All african dwarf frog tank mates

Questions

Can otocinclus live with african dwarf frogs?

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

What temperature suits both otocinclus and african dwarf frogs?

72–79 °F. Otocinclus need 72–79 °F, african dwarf frogs need 72–82 °F.

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

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