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Question: Amphibians for a 5 gallon

Axolotl1

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Hi!!

I have a 5 gallon aquarium just sitting around and I would love to put something in it. I am interested in possibly putting a newt, frog or some other kind of aquatic/semi-aquatic amphibian in there.

Please, do you have any suggestions of any creature that could live in a five gallon aquarium throughout its entire life span?

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Hilary



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Safely, I don't think any salamanders, except maybe a two lined salamander, which is pushing it for me. Maybe Oak toads could live in 5 gallons, but if you're really looking for something that could live in something that small to minimize space, you probably shouldn't get the animals. At least go for a 10 gallon, as more species can live in that than a measly 5 gallon. Again, bigger is better! Here's some care-sheets: Caudata Culture Species Entry - Eurycea - Two-lined and Junaluska Bufo quercicus... The Oak Toad!! if you like Ninja's, you'll love this thread!! - talk to the frog Toads of the United States All the best, and please, look for a bigger tank!
 
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I haven't kept them myself, but maybe African dwarf frogs (Hymenochirus) are a possibility? I do agree with Xavier though, a 10 gallon tank would give you far more options.
 
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I've successfully kept single African dwarf frogs in 5 gallon aquariums outfitted with a sponge filter, preset thermometer/heater and plenty of live plants. As long as the temperature doesn't fluctuate to wildly in the room, they'll do good.
 
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Methos5K said:
I've successfully kept single African dwarf frogs in 5 gallon aquariums outfitted with a sponge filter, preset thermometer/heater and plenty of live plants. As long as the temperature doesn't fluctuate to wildly in the room, they'll do good.
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Would I be able to keep fire belly newts?


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