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Dwarf African Frog

Hymenochirus boettgeri

Dwarf African Frog (Hymenochirus boettgeri) aquarium profile: minimum 10 gallon tank, 1.5 inch adult size, 72-78°F temperature range, and moderate care. Keep a group of at least 2.

Community leaningModerate care
Dwarf African Frog aquarium fish
10 galMinimum tank
1.5 inAdult size
2Schooling minimum
72-78°FTemperature

Water Range

pH
6.5-7.8
GH
3-12 dGH
KH
1-8 dKH

Behavior

Temperament
Peaceful
Fin nipping
0/5
Territory
0/5

Diet and Care

Diet
carnivore
Diet difficulty
3/5
Care difficulty
3/5

Planning Notes

Aquatic frog; needs target feeding and tankmates that will not outcompete or injure it.

This species may need live, frozen, fresh, or otherwise specialized foods.

live or fresh foodamphibiantarget feeding
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