Common Hobby Species: Hymenochris boettgeri and Hymenochris curtipis (less common)
Care level: Beginner
Temperament: can be quite timid but outgoing at feeding times
Minimum Enclosure Size: 10 gallons (40L) for up to 3, larger for larger groups
Water Temp: 75-82°F (24-28°C)
Lighting: No UVB needed as they are fully aquatic, but they will benefit from a day/night cycle with a light
Diet: aquatic invertebrate feeders such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, blackworms etc. as well as fish/frog pellets
Size: up to 3” (7.5cm)
Additional Notes: many resources will advise housing dwarf frogs with fish, but this is risky to all animals involved and generally not advise. Frogs will eat any fish they can and fish will often take food from the frogs as they are faster.
Wild Distribution: native to central Africa (Cameroon, Congo, the Democratic Republic of the, Gabon, Nigeria) and introduced in Florida, US
(care guide written with contributions by mandi#6740)
Other Resources:
Aquarium Source – African Dwarf Frog Care
Josh’s Frogs – African Dwarf Frog Care