Whales, dolphins, porpoises, manatee and dugong are completely aquatic; seals, sea lions, walrus, hippopotamus, platypus, otters, … The only thing a 10G tank would be good for is an ISO tank for crabs that have lost limbs, etc etc. im not immature and i know how to do research before getting an animal. Was a necropsy performed? You may go to any sold out listing and click on the “email me when available” button to sign up to be notified the instant we are able to put something back in stock. Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on May 12, 2015: That's your opinion. as the author of a page you might want to consider being more welcoming to people with different opinons. Dwarf seahorses are another option for your five gallon tank. Axolotls need a 20 minimum. With that said, what are some of these suitable creatures? Melissa cares for a variety of exotic animals and has completed a certificate in veterinary assisting and a bachelor's degree in biology. An aquarium can be dedicated to animals like: The tanks can be dedicated to these species only: You might see some of these animals in 5-10 gallon tanks but many hobbyists discourage this because they may need far larger tanks to thrive and survive. It is recommended to keep aquatic animals in an established and stable aquarium environment large enough for an animal to exhibit all natural behaviors unhindered by the size of their tank. What evidence are you basing your claims from? Yes, for some species they need the most space they can get. Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on March 01, 2014: Excellent, informative hub. When the water is appropriately cold, they will just be 'motionless' a good portion of the time. Once they get to a certain size, they will need an upgrade. In fact you should be nice to the people reading this horrid information. I see a person who doesn’t want to admit to their mistake and fix the information. I see one comment a person posted below saying that they have a 10 gallon tank divided into thirds so that each fish has only 3 gallons to swim around in. If you are going to add african dwarf frogs to your list please advise others that they are social little things. They … I know that these days so many kids watch some know-it-all pet tubbers and then start preaching their pet care gospel. Also they need filtration, plants and plenty of hidding spaces. Please provide your animals with their basic living requirements or do not own an animal at all until you learn more about the species you would be responsible to care for. Just because an animal is alive in a small tank does not mean it will continue to stay alive in poor accomadations. As always, keep your animals in an adequately-sized enclosure. Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on October 13, 2017: "For the enthusiast, the accepted minimum size would be a 45 cm long aquarium (US 10 gallons) for one adult. Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on September 09, 2018: ZT2Cans My "advice" comes from axolotl.org http://www.axolotl.org/housing.htm So what makes you an authority on axolotls or their mental state in a 10 gallon? Neat article as always, but I have a question: Would triops be content in a ten gallon tank? a flying gecko in a ten gallon tank? I agree with you, always use more than one source. Many people are fine with keeping smaller fish in a 7 gallon. They aren't all the same size. i added that so you dont think im some dumb spoiled kid looking to get an animal. The popular flame scallops fare very poorly in captivity. I've recently upgraded my 5 betta tank to a 10 gallon. Also known as Siamese fighting fish, these can live in a five-gallon tank. no need for gigantic cages if you hold them and exercise them for a little while each day you don't need much besides a smmaal tank a log to hide under and proper lighting, Wow! Ten-gallon aquariums are some of the most popular tanks on the market. Exotic pets can be beautiful, unique, and some can be trained to do tricks, talk, or retrieve items for you. They need very little water besides misting, This comment section seems really heated, and I think there's good and bad information throughout it, but bottom line is try to give your pets the largest accommodations they will feel comfortable in (some critters are stressed in too large of spaces) and do not read a single article, blog post, or website and use it as your only reference when purchasing an animal. I have read a gallon a frog and 5 gallons a frog depending on what sites you go to. However, the following are still appropriate and can be housed in a 10-gallon tank. A baby hognose is perfectly happy in a 5 gallon for a long time, especially a male. This will keep your fish healthy even if it's what would otherwise be considered overstocked or too small. You need to consider other items to add the tank such as a suitable substrate, a hiding place, as well as rocks, sticks, or other items used as both decorations as well as enrichment items for the inhabitants. Humanity has been abusively taken animals and other species for granted for thousands of years. Or, perhaps you could find a suitable pet in your own backyard, such as a gray treefrog (Hyla versicolor), an American toad (Bufo americanus), or tiger salamander (Ambystoma tigrinum), which all make great pets for the small aquarium. If you live in an area near a coastline or better yet someplace near tide pools, this could be a great option for you. [1-8]. I was wondering if I could use the spare 5 gallon for anything else, but then this article gave me the idea of trying out African dwarf frogs. Blake, all of these animals would also be better off in a 1,000,000 gallon tank. Adult leopard geckos require a minimum of 20 gallons for them to not just live, but live happily. This is why animal rights activists are so successful. Nice fount of information here! As you haven't provided any evidence to back your claims your guesses are as good as mine. Unless they are babies, I wouldn’t recommend clownfish. I think they can survive in much smaller containers at research labs, though that's hardly ideal for a pet. My axolotl is around 7 years old and nowhere near 1 foot. Unless you're an expert you shouldn't mess with those.