If you have a freshwater aquarium, you can give the tank a special touch with a frog. The dwarf popping frog is a species of frog that adapts particularly well to the ambience in an existing aquarium. How do you keep an aquarium frog together with the fish?

Fish and frogs in the aquarium

The dwarf tree frog is quite small, especially as a juvenile frog, and is therefore regarded as prey by some larger fish. Care should therefore be taken to ensure that there are no larger predatory fish in the aquarium that could attack the frog. The Red Cichlidae and the Gurami (gourami), for example, can become aggressive towards dwarf frogs. Tetras and loaches can be kept well together with frogs in the same tank. 

Conversely, of course, you also have to be careful that the frog does not attack the fish. This is why you should not choose a frog species such as the apothecary frog.

Decorating and equipping the aquarium for the frog

Frogs need places where they can hide and explore. The aquarium should therefore contain plenty of aquatic plants, driftwood and grottos. 

A dwarf garfish grows up to 7 cm and needs a habitat with a volume of at least 40 litres, the larger the better. Most aquarium fish, like the frog, require a stable water temperature, so the tank should contain a heater and a thermometer. The best temperature for the frog is between 22 and 27 degrees. 

The water level should not reach the edge of the tank so that the frog can stay above the water line. Of course, the tank should have a lid so that the frog cannot escape.

Care of the aquarium frog

Dwarf frogs feel more comfortable when they are in small groups. It is best to keep three frogs. The frogs need a diet of larvae, worms and shrimps to keep them healthy.

The frogs usually hide in daylight as they become active at night. If you would like to admire your frogs during the day, you can dim the light in the aquarium slightly.