Description
Description
African Dwarf Frog (Hymenochirus sp.)
Overview:
A fully aquatic frog known for its playful behavior and peaceful nature. Small, social, and perfect for community aquariums when cared for properly.
Care Level: Easy–Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Size: ~2–2.5 inches
Lifespan: 3–5 years
Tank Requirements:
Minimum 5–10 gallons
Fully aquatic—no land required
Low flow (they are weak swimmers)
Smooth substrate or bare bottom
Easy access to the surface
Water Parameters:
Temperature: 72–78°F
pH: 6.5–7.5
Clean, stable water
Diet:
Carnivore—frozen foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp), sinking pellets
Often needs target feeding
Tank Mates:
Best with small, peaceful fish (tetras, rasboras)
Avoid aggressive or fast eaters
Safe with shrimp (may eat very small ones)
Notes:
Must surface regularly to breathe air
Poor eyesight—relies on smell
Can be social—best kept in small groups
Assortment includes a mix of colors and patterns; Exact colors and markings will vary; Stock photo used; fish received may differ.
Shipping Information
Shipping Information
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Domestic shipping only! Sorry, we cannot ship to anyone in Hawaii & Washington State.
We ship on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday via USPS Priority Mail. Once we get your order, we will ship it within 1 to 5 business days. For the safety of the animals, we do not ship aquatic life on Thursday and Friday. We do not want live aquatic animals sitting in USPS warehouse over the weekend. Thank you for your understanding.
Any orders placed before 12:00 PM on Tuesday will be shipped out that same week. orders placed after 12:00 PM on Tuesday will now be processed the following week
Male/Female: Will be picked at random (no custom orders)
Note: color may be slightly off from photo.
We placed a penny at the corner of the tank so you can have an idea of the size of the fish.
Guaranteed to arrive alive you have one hour of delivery to report any death. You must take a picture while the fish is dead in the bag before it’s opened.
Fish’s color might be off first 3 days due to shipping and stressed fish.
we do not refund shipping costs
