Quick tropical aquarium fish statistics and photos for the African Dwarf Frog, Hymenochirus boettgeri

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African Dwarf Frog

Family:	P ipidae
Species:	Hymenochirus boettgeri
Common Name:	African Dwarf Frog, ADF
Size:	1.5 inches (4cm)
Habitat:	Native to Sub Saharan Africa.
Min Tank Size:	10 gallon tank.
Diet:	Sinking foods, live frozen or pellets, flakes if they arrive at bottom.
Behavior:	Peaceful, but will snap at sudden movement (poor eyesight), bottom dweller, makes mad dashed for oxygen at surface. .
Water:	Temperature 72 - 80° F (22 - 27°C) PH 7.0- 7.4
Care:	Soft substrate,keep with peaceful fish, very easy after initial acclimation. Shallower tanks are better, no-more than 18” tall is recommended.
Communities:	Good.
Suitability:	Easy for beginers.