Can zebra danios live with african dwarf frogs?
Verdict
Yes, with care
Yes, with care. Zebra danios and african dwarf frogs can share a tank, but watch one thing. African dwarf frogs eat slowly and nearly blind. Fast zebra danios will take the food first, so target-feed them.
What to watch
- Watch outAfrican dwarf frogs eat slowly and nearly blind. Fast zebra danios will take the food first, so target-feed them.
What works
- Both are fine at 72–77°F.
- pH 6.5–7.8 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: zebra danios the top, african dwarf frogs the bottom.
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Care at a glance
| Zebra danio | African dwarf frog | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–77 °F | 72–82 °F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 6.5–7.8 |
| Adult size | 2.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Minimum tank | 10 gal | 10 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Swims at | Top | Bottom |
| Group | Groups of 6+ | Groups of 2+ |
| Diet | Omnivore | Carnivore |
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Questions
Can zebra danios live with african dwarf frogs?
Yes, with care. Zebra danios and african dwarf frogs can share a tank, but watch one thing. African dwarf frogs eat slowly and nearly blind. Fast zebra danios will take the food first, so target-feed them.
What temperature suits both zebra danios and african dwarf frogs?
72–77 °F. Zebra danios need 65–77 °F, african dwarf frogs need 72–82 °F.
What size tank do zebra danios and african dwarf frogs need together?
At least 10 gal, set by the zebra danio. Add space for each extra fish.











