Can silver dollars live with african dwarf frogs?
Verdict
Yes, with care
Yes, with care. Silver dollars and african dwarf frogs can share a tank, but watch one thing. African dwarf frogs eat slowly and nearly blind. Fast silver dollars will take the food first, so target-feed them.
What to watch
- Watch outAfrican dwarf frogs eat slowly and nearly blind. Fast silver dollars will take the food first, so target-feed them.
- Watch outSilver dollars grow to 6 inches and need 75 gallons, far more than a tank set up for african dwarf frogs.
What works
- Both are fine at 75–82°F.
- pH 6.5–7 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: silver dollars the mid, african dwarf frogs the bottom.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Silver dollar | African dwarf frog | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–82 °F | 72–82 °F |
| pH | 5–7 | 6.5–7.8 |
| Adult size | 6.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Minimum tank | 75 gal | 10 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Middle | Bottom |
| Group | Groups of 5+ | Groups of 2+ |
| Diet | Herbivore | Carnivore |
Better tank mates for silver dollars
Better tank mates for african dwarf frogs
All african dwarf frog tank mates
Questions
Can silver dollars live with african dwarf frogs?
Yes, with care. Silver dollars and african dwarf frogs can share a tank, but watch one thing. African dwarf frogs eat slowly and nearly blind. Fast silver dollars will take the food first, so target-feed them.
What temperature suits both silver dollars and african dwarf frogs?
75–82 °F. Silver dollars need 75–82 °F, african dwarf frogs need 72–82 °F.
What size tank do silver dollars and african dwarf frogs need together?
At least 75 gal, set by the silver dollar. Add space for each extra fish.