Can peacock cichlids live with african dwarf frogs?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Peacock cichlids and african dwarf frogs can share a tank, but watch one thing. Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.8.

Peacock cichlid76–82°F · pH 7.8–8.6

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

What to watch

Watch outWater chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.8.
Watch outAfrican dwarf frogs eat slowly and nearly blind. Fast peacock cichlids will take the food first, so target-feed them.

What works

Both are fine at 76–82°F.
They use different parts of the tank: peacock cichlids the mid, 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

	Peacock cichlid	African dwarf frog
Temperature	76–82 °F	72–82 °F
pH	7.8–8.6	6.5–7.8
Adult size	6.0 in	2.5 in
Minimum tank	55 gal	10 gal
Temperament	Semi-aggressive	Peaceful
Swims at	Middle	Bottom
Group	Groups of 4+	Groups of 2+
Diet	Carnivore	Carnivore

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Questions

Can peacock cichlids live with african dwarf frogs?

Yes, with care. Peacock cichlids and african dwarf frogs can share a tank, but watch one thing. Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.8.

What temperature suits both peacock cichlids and african dwarf frogs?

76–82 °F. Peacock cichlids need 76–82 °F, african dwarf frogs need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do peacock cichlids and african dwarf frogs need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the peacock cichlid. Add space for each extra fish.