Scientific Name: Hymenochirus boettgeri
Common Name: Dwarf Congo Frog, African Dwarf Frog, ADF
Family: Pipidae
Origin: Central Africa, specifically the Congo Basin
Size: Up to 1.5 inches (3.8 cm)
Lifespan: 5-15 years
Diet: Carnivorous; primarily feeds on small live foods like brine shrimp, bloodworms, daphnia, and small pieces of fish or shrimp
Temperament: Peaceful and social
Water Parameters:
Temperature: 72-78°F (22-26°C)
pH: 6.5-7.5
Hardness: 5-15 dGH
Tank Size: Minimum 40 litres, but larger tanks are better for providing a more natural environment and space for multiple frogs
Compatibility: Good with peaceful community fish and other small, non-aggressive tank mates