Species care guide
Fish Care Guide
Use this guide to check the aquarium size, water conditions, behaviour, compatibility and feeding needs of this fish before bringing it home.
Live fish are Click & Collect only.
Order online and collect from Newlands Aquatics.
Overview
Gold African Dwarf Frog (Hymenochirus sp.) is a pale colour form of a small, fully aquatic African frog. Unlike land-dwelling frogs, it lives underwater but must regularly reach the surface to breathe. The exact species is unconfirmed.
Origin
Hymenochirus frogs originate from freshwater habitats in central Africa. This gold form is maintained in captivity.
Temperature & Humidity
Maintain approximately 24–26°C in stable, conditioned freshwater, with pH around 6.5–7.5. Humidity is not a terrarium setting for this fully aquatic animal; provide unobstructed surface access and an air gap beneath a secure lid.
Enclosure
For a small compatible group, plan at least 40 litres with a 45 × 30 cm base. Keep water shallow enough for easy surfacing. Use gentle filtration, protected intakes, plants and smooth shelters. Avoid small gravel that could be swallowed.
Diet
Target-feed suitable aquatic-frog pellets and varied small frozen invertebrates. Watch each frog eat: fish often take the food first. Remove leftovers and do not rely on scavenging.
Handling & Temperament
A quiet species best maintained in a dedicated aquarium. Avoid aggressive or hungry fish and do not handle routinely; use a clean container when a move is necessary.
Lifespan
Plan for around five years or more of care under suitable conditions.
Care
Keep ammonia and nitrite at zero, check feeding and surfacing daily, and make regular partial water changes with temperature-matched, conditioned water.
Click & Collect Only
Order online for collection from Newlands Home & Garden Centre, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. We do not ship live animals. Have the habitat ready and wait for your collection confirmation before travelling.
