Can zebra plecos live with african dwarf frogs?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Zebra plecos and african dwarf frogs can share a tank, but watch one thing. African dwarf frogs eat slowly and nearly blind. Fast zebra plecos will take the food first, so target-feed them.

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 79–82°Zebra pleco 79–88°African dwarf frog 72–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Zebra pleco 6–7.5African dwarf frog 6.5–7.8
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Zebra pleco · 3.5 inAfrican dwarf frog · 2.5 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"
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

Zebra plecoAfrican dwarf frog
Temperature79–88 °F72–82 °F
pH6–7.56.5–7.8
Adult size3.5 in2.5 in
Minimum tank30 gal10 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 2+
DietCarnivoreCarnivore

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Questions

Can zebra plecos live with african dwarf frogs?

Yes, with care. Zebra plecos and african dwarf frogs can share a tank, but watch one thing. African dwarf frogs eat slowly and nearly blind. Fast zebra plecos will take the food first, so target-feed them.

What temperature suits both zebra plecos and african dwarf frogs?

79–82 °F. Zebra plecos need 79–88 °F, african dwarf frogs need 72–82 °F.

What size tank do zebra plecos and african dwarf frogs need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the zebra pleco. Add space for each extra fish.