A large
aquarium for dwarf hamsters is a great option, especially if you are planning on keeping two together.
There are some amazing cages on the market right now for dwarf hamsters and I will show you them below but before I do, I must say that building
an aquarium for your Dwarf Hamster is always the best option.
Not exact matches
Dwarf hamsters are best housed in a glass
aquarium, as most wire cages designed
for hamsters are not escape - proof due to the large spaces between the bars (don't buy a cage with more than 1 cm of spaces between the bars).
You will need a cage or
aquarium that is at least 15 inches long by 12 inches high
for one
hamster or two
dwarf hamsters.
Aquariums do not do very well
for long - term
dwarf hamster keeping unless you are vigilant about cleaning.
A ten gallon
aquarium provides a minimum of space
for a pair of social
dwarf hamsters or a single
dwarf hamster, but more room is always better.
The price
for an
aquarium for all types of
dwarf hamsters is around $ 70 - 85 with free delivery (you do not want to have to carry that home, it's easier delivered) and this one meets the recommended cage size, click Here to see more reviews.
Additionally, cages marketed specifically
for mice and
Dwarf hamsters such as CritterTrail are often too small, so the
aquarium is the best choice.
The best housing
for a pair of
Dwarf hamsters is a glass or plastic
aquarium with a mesh lid.
The ten gallon
aquarium is the most common starter habitat used
for dwarf hamsters, and can generally be purchased very inexpensively locally.
Cleaning —
Dwarf hamster's cages or
aquariums should be cleaned once every 4 - 7 days to ensure a healthy environment
for you
hamster to live in.
Aquariums are much safer, spacious and maintainable
for Dwarf Hamsters.
When choosing big
dwarf hamster cages you are far better off going with a glass
aquarium (
for fish without water).