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Would it be bad if I kept a pet rat in a 10 gallon tank2007-11-24 22:20:15

If you can't afford to take care of a rat (or rats) properly and get them what they need, you shouldn't take on the responsibility. Get a hamster if you want a solitary animal that can live in that environment.

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Please do not listen to the people that have said that rats can be kept in an aquarium. THere is not enough ventilation, and the urine smell can become over whelming.

They need at least 2sq. ft. per rat. You should get a wire cage with a plastic bin. That way there is ventalation and no bedding is scattered.

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you would have to clean it out a lot, amonia or something builds up in a tank more than a wire cage. you could make your own cage, thats what i did and there are some nifty sites that can help you get some ideas.

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yes it would be fine to be read this.When it comes to rat cages, the larger the better! Aim for a minimum of 2 cubic feet of space per rat. The wire spacing is important too - no more than 1 by 2 inches for adults, and smaller for babies. Avoid wire bottomed cages. Most of the cages here have wire second floors or balconies, and it would be preferable to cover any wire with wood or another solid material to create a surface easier on rat feet (wire floors have been implicated as a cause of bumblefoot).

hope i helped!

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u could but it won't be as healty as a hamster living in a cage

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WIRE CAGE!! no ventilation in a aquarium...do make sure they can have enough SPACE!

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It would really be better for your rattie if you got him a real cage. (Babies can squeeze through the bars of most regular sized rat cages, so if he's a baby you should keep your eyes open for a cage with less spacing between the bars or ask the pet store if they can order one.) Tanks tend to trap fumes and they get very stuffy - rats are prone to upper respiratory infection, so tanks aren't good homes for ratties.

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yes it's too small. aquariums are really just for fish. They offer no ventilation, and breed bacteria and mold from the urine.

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The best cage for a rat is either of these two you can find any where.

For my rat Daisy i have ferplast cage

SAVIC FREDDY 2 CAGE

拢69.99

A spacious cage with 3 levels. Suitable for up to 4 rats.

FERPLAST JENNY RAT CAGE

拢89.99

800 x 500 x 795mm

The Jenny rat cage is spacious and full of fun things to entertain your Rat. They will love the combination of tubes to play or sleep in plus the platforms add extra possibilites for jumping fun.

You will find different cages on this site look at the reviews on each cage to help you choose the right cage for you at as this site has everything you need to know.

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