Aquarium
African Dwarf Frog
Hymenochirus boettgeri
A fully aquatic frog with terrible eyesight and great enthusiasm — mealtimes work best hand-delivered to its nose.
- Difficulty
- moderate
Care tips
- Keep pairs or more in 20 L+, no deeper than about 30 cm
- Hold 24-26 °C with gentle flow
- Target-feed frozen bloodworms with tongs or a pipette
- Fast fish tankmates will out-eat them; consider a species tank
- Fit a tight lid and change 25% of the water weekly
Common questions
What should I know about caring for an african dwarf frog? +
A fully aquatic frog with terrible eyesight and great enthusiasm — mealtimes work best hand-delivered to its nose.
Typical guidance for a healthy african dwarf frog — your own conditions (and your vet, for animals) come first.
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