African Dwarf Frog Hymenochirus Boettgeri 3cm
Image for illustration purposes only. Exact colours, patterns, and size may vary between individuals.
Delivered alive, guaranteed
Live fish delivery is £20 per order, delivered Thursday, Friday or Saturday, arriving before 1:00pm on the day you choose at checkout. Packed by aquatic specialists and shipped overnight with a dedicated livestock courier, every fish is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee with automatic refunds. See How Live Fish Delivery Works for full details.
When will my fish arrive?
| Order placed | Delivery day |
|---|---|
| Up to Monday 11:00am | Thursday (that week) |
| Monday after 11:00am – Tuesday 11:00am | Friday (that week) |
| Tuesday after 11:00am – Wednesday 11:00am | Saturday (that week) |
| Wednesday after 11:00am – Sunday (any time) | Thursday (following week) |
Overview
The African Dwarf Frog is a tiny, fully aquatic amphibian with a mottled brown body, webbed feet on all four limbs and a pointed snout. Native to the forested streams of the Congo Basin, it potters over the substrate and darts to the surface for air. It suits calm, gently filtered community tanks.
- Adult Size: Around 3–4 cm (1.5 in); females larger
- Lifespan: 5 years, sometimes considerably longer
Origin
- Native to: Congo Basin, Cameroon, Gabon and Nigeria
- Habitat: Shallow forest creeks, ponds and seasonally flooded areas
Feeding
- Diet: Carnivorous
- Preferred Foods: Bloodworm, daphnia, brine shrimp, mosquito larvae, sinking frog pellets, chopped krill
- Feeding Habits: Feed daily; target-feed with tongs or a pipette
Tank Mates
- Best with: Small peaceful fish: tetras, rasboras, Corydoras, snails, shrimp
- Avoid: Large or greedy fish; African Clawed Frogs; strong current
Aggression & Behaviour
- Temperament: Entirely peaceful; best in small groups
- Territoriality: None
Experience Level
- Difficulty: Beginner to intermediate
- Challenges: Poor eyesight; easily outcompeted for food
Water Parameters
- Water Type: Freshwater, soft to moderately hard
- Temperature: 22–26°C (72–79°F)
- pH: 6.5–7.8
- Hardness: 5–20 dGH
- Flow: Slow
- Tank Size: Minimum 40 litres for a small group; shallow water is ideal
Final Notes
These frogs breathe air and cannot survive out of water, so keep water depth modest and fit a secure lid as they can climb out. Their eyesight is poor and they hunt by smell and touch, so make sure food lands in front of them before fish clear it. Gentle filtration and plenty of plants and hides keep them relaxed. Males are slimmer with a small gland behind each front leg and hum at night. Charming and endlessly watchable.
Please Note
The livestock that is sold on our online site is not held in store at our Birchwood Aquatic Centre shop. Species sold at the Birchwood Aquatic Centre physical store may differ from ones available to order to your door.
Frequently Asked Questions
In insulated boxes designed for live transport, packed by aquatic specialists,
overnight with a licensed live-animal courier, arriving before 1pm.
It is covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee.
Photograph it within 4 hours of delivery, email info@birchwoodaquaticcentre.co.uk with your order number, and the refund is processed automatically. The cover continues for 7 days after arrival.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. You pick your day at checkout; please choose a day someone is home.
Yes. One basket, one checkout; the fish arrive with the specialist courier and the rest of your order ships as normal.
We can deliver to UK mainland only for live fish.
Follow the five-minute acclimatisation steps in our When Your Fish Arrive guide: float the bags, add tank water gradually, net the fish in, lights low, feed tomorrow.