Can paradise fish live with african dwarf frogs?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Paradise fish and african dwarf frogs can share a tank, but watch one thing. Paradise fish nip at slow fish. African dwarf frogs cannot get away.

Paradise fish61–79°F · pH 6–8

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

What to watch

Watch outParadise fish nip at slow fish. African dwarf frogs cannot get away.
Watch outAfrican dwarf frogs eat slowly and nearly blind. Fast paradise fish will take the food first, so target-feed them.

What works

Both are fine at 72–79°F.
pH 6.5–7.8 suits both.
They use different parts of the tank: paradise fish the top, african dwarf frogs the bottom.

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

	Paradise fish	African dwarf frog
Temperature	61–79 °F	72–82 °F
pH	6–8	6.5–7.8
Adult size	3.5 in	2.5 in
Minimum tank	20 gal	10 gal
Temperament	Semi-aggressive	Peaceful
Swims at	Top	Bottom
Group	One per tank	Groups of 2+
Diet	Omnivore	Carnivore

Better tank mates for paradise fish

All paradise fish tank mates

Better tank mates for african dwarf frogs

All african dwarf frog tank mates

Questions

Can paradise fish live with african dwarf frogs?

Yes, with care. Paradise fish and african dwarf frogs can share a tank, but watch one thing. Paradise fish nip at slow fish. African dwarf frogs cannot get away.

What temperature suits both paradise fish and african dwarf frogs?

72–79 °F. Paradise fish need 61–79 °F, african dwarf frogs need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do paradise fish and african dwarf frogs need together?

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