How many tigers in a 20 Gallon

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I think two would be fine, but three might be a bit cramp.

caudatadude28 said:

I want to keep 2-3 tigers in a 20 gallon long aquarium. Is that a good enough size?

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When they are small in size, 3 would be fine. As they approach 8-9+ inches in length, I would stay with two per 20 gallon long.

Tiger Salamander Encloser Question

I have 2 tiger sal larvae in a ten gallon tank and plan on moving them into a 20 gallon long aquarium. Here are my questions:

1. Is a 20 gallon, long big enough for 2 tigers?
2. If I provide water, will they swim in it, walk into it and drown, or just not use it?
3. Is a earthworm exclusive diet healthy, of course dusted with supplements?
4. Will they eat freshly killed minnows and pellets?
5. What kind of substrate is the best? I have heard that peat moss is too acidic for them.
6. How deep should the substrate be? I would like to see my salamaders moving about.
7. Is vegitation needed/wanted by the sals?

Thank you for your help.

Re: Tiger Salamander Encloser Question

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Have you read the tiger salamander care sheet? Most of these answers can be found there.

1. Certainly nothing smaller than a 20 long for two adults.
2. A water feature is generally not necessary as long as the soil is moistened, but one can be added. Just in case.
3. Earthworms make a good diet. It wouldn't be a bad idea to supplement this with other items like crickets.
4. They probably won't eat freshly killed minnows or pellets. Some fish can cause nutritional problems when fed out often.
5. Coconut fiber, known as bed a beast or by other brand names, it comes compressed into a brick. Potting soil with no vermiculite, sterilite, or any other additives can be mixed with the fiber or used by itself.
6. I would say 4-6." Less if you provide suitable hides. Tiger salamanders are burrowing creatures and need places to hide to feel secure. Tigers also tame quite easily so they are often seen when their keeper is nearby begging for food.
7. No. Tiger salamanders would likely uproot it unless you keep it the plants in pots.