Is a 30 gallon tank large enough for 2 rats?

Question

I really want to get pet rats, and I was wondering if a 30 gallon tank is large enough for them when they mature. It's also pretty tall, so I could make a 2nd level if I got crafty.. haha

Just curious :) If not, I'll have to go out and get a larger cage, not an aquarium. Thanks!

Answer 1

yeah thats fine. just make sure you change it often, and you have a wired top.

good luck!

Answer 2

I would get the larger cage.  Here is my post from a similar question:

"Full-grown rats can be a pretty good size and a happy rat needs running room. I would reccomend 30 gallons as a minimum (for a single rat).

In addition, airflow is helpful (rats get stinky sometimes, and locking them in with that air will lead to health problems) so as long as you're upgrading you should look into wire cages... for my last pair of rats I had a wire cage that was about a meter tall, a meter wide, and about a foot and a half deep. It had three separate levels for the rats to play on. That's a happy rat home. (Cages like these are usually sold as ferret cages.)"

Answer 3

DO NOT get an auarium for your rats, PLEASE get a wire cage instead.

Answer 4

rats dont do well in aquariums. they have poor ventilation and ammonia build up can effect their sense of smell. also, when they get older they may get respiratory infections.

wire cages are a lot better and have good ventilation. you can also attach toys to the side and they can have fun climbing up and down the wires.

if you dont want to waste the glass tank, you can get a wire tank topper and just attach it to the top of the tank.