Can pea puffers live with african dwarf frogs?

Verdict

Yes, with care

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

Pea puffer74–82°F · pH 7–8

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

What to watch

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

What works

Both are fine at 74–82°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

	Pea puffer	African dwarf frog
Temperature	74–82 °F	72–82 °F
pH	7–8	6.5–7.8
Adult size	1.0 in	2.5 in
Minimum tank	5 gal	10 gal
Temperament	Aggressive	Peaceful
Swims at	All levels	Bottom
Group	Alone or in pairs	Groups of 2+
Diet	Carnivore	Carnivore

Better tank mates for pea puffers

CrayfishYes

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Better tank mates for african dwarf frogs

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Questions

Can pea puffers live with african dwarf frogs?

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

What temperature suits both pea puffers and african dwarf frogs?

74–82 °F. Pea puffers need 74–82 °F, african dwarf frogs need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do pea puffers and african dwarf frogs need together?

At least 10 gal, set by the african dwarf frog. Add space for each extra fish.