African Dwarf Frog

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✔️ Size on Arrival: Around 1 inch (grows up to 2.5 inches)
✔️ Social Creatures: Best kept in groups of 2 or more
✔️ Peaceful & Hardy: Great for beginners and community tanks
✔️ Live Arrival Guarantee: Healthy frogs delivered straight to your door
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Shop healthy African Dwarf Frogs for sale from a trusted source! These fully aquatic frogs are active, fun to watch, and easy to care for. Perfect for freshwater aquariums and nano tanks.

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? African Dwarf Frog Care Guide (Hymenochirus spp.)

African Dwarf Frogs are peaceful, fully aquatic frogs that make excellent additions to freshwater aquariums. They are fun to watch, easy to care for, and thrive in small groups.

✅ Basic Requirements

• Tank Size: Minimum 5 gallons for a pair. Larger is better!

• Water Temperature: 72–78°F (22–26°C)

• pH Range: 6.5–7.8

• Water Type: Dechlorinated freshwater

• Filtration: Gentle sponge filter recommended; avoid strong currents

? Diet

• Foods: Bloodworms, brine shrimp, and sinking frog/tadpole pellets

• Feeding Frequency: 3–4 times per week

• Tips: Target feed with tongs or a turkey baster to make sure frogs get their share

? Tank Mates

• Compatible With: Peaceful fish like tetras, guppies, and snails

• Avoid: Aggressive or fast-eating fish that outcompete them for food

? Habitat Setup

• Substrate: Sand or smooth gravel

• Decor: Hiding spots like caves, live or silk plants

• Lighting: Low to moderate lighting is fine – frogs are most active in dim light

⚠️ Things to Avoid

• Do not house with African Clawed Frogs (they get much larger and will eat them)

• Avoid small gaps in lids – they are escape artists!

• Watch for overfeeding – uneaten food can quickly foul the water

? How to Breed African Dwarf Frogs (Hymenochirus spp.)

Breeding African Dwarf Frogs at home is possible with the right setup and a little patience. These frogs are egg-layers and can breed in captivity if conditions are ideal.

? How to Tell if Your Frogs Are Ready to Breed

• Males are smaller and may "sing" or hum to attract females.

• Females are larger with a fuller belly when mature.

• Look for amplectant behavior (the male grabs the female behind her arms).

?️ Breeding Setup

• Tank Size: At least 10 gallons

• Water Temp: Raise to 78–80°F (26–27°C) to trigger breeding

• Water Depth: 6–8 inches is ideal for stimulating spawning

• Lighting: Dim or low light

• Decor: Use floating plants or spawning mops – females scatter eggs on surfaces

• Filtration: Sponge filter only; strong flow can suck up eggs or tadpoles

❤️ Spawning Process

1. The male grasps the female in amplexus.

2. She lays eggs (100–300), and he fertilizes them in the water.

3. Eggs stick to surfaces like glass, plants, or decor.

Tip: Remove adults after spawning, or they may eat the eggs.

? Hatching & Raising Tadpoles

• Eggs hatch in 48–72 hours.

• Tadpoles are free-swimming in 5–7 days.

• Food for Tadpoles: Start with infusoria or liquid fry food, then move to baby brine shrimp and finely crushed flakes.

⏳ Metamorphosis Timeline

• Tadpoles become froglets in about 6–8 weeks.

• Once they develop legs and absorb their tails, they need shallow water and access to the surface for air.

? Maintenance Tips

• Keep water clean with gentle siphoning.

• Use a turkey baster to remove uneaten food.

• Frequent small water changes are safer than large ones.

? Want to Start Your Own Colony?

We offer healthy, well-cared-for African Dwarf Frogs for sale with 100% live arrival guaranteed at Trin’s Tropical Fish. Start with a group of 3–4 to increase breeding chances!