How to Keep African Frogs in a Fish Tank

African dwarf frogs and African clawed frogs are fully aquatic, which means they spend all their time in the water. Because of this, they do not need a land area in their home, and they are fully content in fish tanks. African frogs are relatively timid, so give them plants and rocks to use as hiding places. Despite their timidity, they also appreciate the company of other African frogs, and they thrive in groups of three or more. You can keep fish in the tank with your frogs, provided the fish do not see the frog as food.

Things You'll Need

  • Fish tank, 10 gallons or larger, with cover
  • Tap water
  • Tank heater
  • Tank thermometer
  • Tank filter
  • Aquarium sand, plants, rocks
  • Net
  • Frozen bloodworms, tubifex or brine shrimp
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Instructions

    • 1

      Set up a 10-gallon fish tank for a group of one to four frogs or a 20-gallon fish tank for a larger group. Fill the tank most of the way with chemical-free tap water, leaving a band of air at the top for the fish to breathe.

    • 2

      Program the tank's water heater to between 72 and 82 degrees Fahrenheit for African dwarf frogs or between 76 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit for African clawed frogs. Insert a thermometer into the tank so you can monitor the water temperature.

    • 3

      Include a water filter, and check it regularly. Change the water if it begins to look cloudy. The larger your group of frogs, the more frequently you will have to change the water.

    • 4

      Cover the bottom of the tank with sand. Put aquatic plants or rock formations into the tank to give the frogs places to hide.

    • 5

      Transfer your frogs into the tank using a net. Cover the tank tightly with its lid. African frogs jump, so keep the lid on the tank at all times.

    • 6

      Feed the fish frozen bloodworms, tubifex or brine shrimp. Talk to the frog expert at your pet store to determine how often and how much to feed them. Remove any uneaten food promptly, so it does not spoil in the water.