Aquatic Frogs for Sale
Aquatic frogs are some of the most charming and unusual residents you can add to a freshwater setup. Fully aquatic, endlessly entertaining, and full of personality, they're a fun change of pace from the usual fish. We carry captive-friendly aquatic frogs at Tropical Treasures in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and ship nationwide with a live arrival guarantee. Just remember — the two most common aquatic frogs have very different care needs, so read on before you pick one.
African Dwarf Frog vs. African Clawed Frog
The African Dwarf Frog (Hymenochirus spp.) is a tiny, peaceful, fully aquatic frog that stays around 1.5 inches and makes a wonderful community-tank oddball. The African Clawed Frog (Xenopus laevis), by contrast, grows much larger and is a voracious predator — it will eat any fish or shrimp it can fit in its mouth, so it's best kept in a species-only tank. Both are hardy and long-lived, but they belong in very different setups. If you want a frog for a community aquarium, choose the dwarf frog.
Aquatic Frog Care Tips
Aquatic frogs need a fully aquatic, heated tank with a secure lid (they can wriggle out of small gaps). Keep the water warm and stable with a reliable adjustable heater at 75–80°F and gentle filtration, since frogs dislike strong currents. Always treat tap water with a water conditioner, and provide cover with live plants and hides so they feel secure. Frogs are near-sighted and hunt by smell, so feed them sinking carnivore foods, frozen bloodworms, and brine shrimp — and make sure faster tankmates don't steal every bite. New to the hobby? Our common aquarium mistakes guide is a great primer.
Best Tank Mates for Aquatic Frogs
This depends entirely on the species. African Dwarf Frogs are peaceful and do well with calm, similarly-sized community fish like small tetras, rasboras, and peaceful corydoras — just avoid fast or aggressive fish that out-compete them at feeding time. African Clawed Frogs should be kept alone, as they'll eat tankmates. If you love peaceful oddballs, you might also enjoy browsing our oddball fish collection.
FAQ: Aquatic Frogs
Can African Dwarf Frogs live with fish? Yes — dwarf frogs are peaceful and make great community-tank companions for calm, similarly-sized fish. The main challenge is making sure they get enough food, since fish often eat faster.
Do aquatic frogs need a heater? Yes. Both common aquatic frogs are tropical and need stable warmth around 75–80°F. A reliable adjustable heater keeps them healthy and active.
What do aquatic frogs eat? They're carnivores that hunt by smell. Offer sinking carnivore pellets, frozen bloodworms, and brine shrimp, and target-feed if needed so tankmates don't beat them to the food.
How big do aquatic frogs get? African Dwarf Frogs stay tiny at about 1.5 inches, while African Clawed Frogs can grow to 4–5 inches or more — which is why the clawed frog needs its own tank.
Browse our aquatic frogs above and set them up for success with the right tank, heater, and food. Shipping nationwide from Cheyenne, Wyoming — stop by the store or call us at 307-369-1118 with any questions.
