Question: Amphibians for a 5 gallon

[Axolotl1]

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?

Thank you very much for reading,
Hilary



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[Sith the turtle]

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!

 

[Chinadog]

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.

 

[Methos5K]

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.

 

[Axolotl1]

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.

Would I be able to keep fire belly newts?


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[Sith the turtle]

No, they'd still at least need a cycled 10 gallon enclosure