I must have defective hamsters because all 3 of them are the laziest little things. I had them in a 75 gallon tank that was about 4 and a half feet long and all they did was sleep in one corner and play in a little 12 by 12 inch area.
I got the 40 breeder aquarium. He loves to dig! I didn’t think they jumped but he did. I also didn’t know that they sold kids, so I’m on way to petco to get a lid. Very informative, thank you!
That's the one my sister just gifted to us after hers passed and we just got my son his first dwarf hamster...ironic. but I was worried it'd be too small cus I heard 40inch long by 20 wide is best
Great, informative video. I went to Pets at Home (I live in the UK) recently, to adopt/purchase a Syrian to go into a 40 gallon aquarium. My previous Syrian had lived in it and was very happy. When I told them it was a 40 gallon aquarium, they refused point blank to let me buy (there weren't any Syrians up for adoption) the hammie I had fallen for. They told me it was a new policy from the RSPCA. They said there would not be adequate ventilation and that it would be difficult to clean. I actually felt very upset and a teeny bit insulted, as my previous Syrian had been very happy and I had NEVER had ANY issues. I left feeling very upset and like a bad pet owner. I am a very experienced pet owner; moreso, I admit, with cats, dogs and chickens, but I had hammies before and am well aware of what they need to have a happy, healthy life.
Presley Piequeen well you can look up videos on TH-cam on how to do it. I believe Erin's Animals has a video. It's basically a cut piece of wood stuck to the side with caulk. It's kind of difficult so my dad helped me out. I think have some pics on how big the cage is on my Instagram @3.hamsters
Personally, from my experience I was actually forced to move my black bear syrian hamster back to a ten gallon tank, when I first got her she had a ten gallon for two days so I could collect all the supplies for her bigger tank, once I moved her to the bigger tank she went wild she went from sleeping on me and cuddling to biting and being super anxious, I bought her more places to hide and it didn't help so I tried the ten gallon tank again and she went right back to being her lovely self. I'm not sure what is was but all I know is she prefers it and is happy with a small tank so I leave it that way. (side note, I have another Syrian in a 29 gallon and she loves it.)
Thank you for the in-depth video! I haven't had a hamster in probably 10 years, and so I had a 20 gallon in mind as an acceptable size (my hamster as a kid was in a 15 gallon - he got a lot of time outside of it to run around but I still feel bad - I didn't know any better at that time), but after watching your video I went with a 40 gallon breeder for my new Syrian (Petco was a good tip - I got mine half off for $49). I'm relieved knowing my hamster will be comfortable with the space she has.
Thank you so much for making this video! I really hope people take note. I get so frustrated seeing so many hamsters living in tiny cages, especially on TH-cam where a younger audience is influenced. It makes me really cross when TH-camrs declare their cage is 'just below the minimum'. The recommended minimum exists for a reason. It is cruel to allow a hamster to live in a small cage. It is like forcing a human to live in a cupboard for their entire life. If you cannot afford a large enough cage or do not have the space, then do not get a hamster. Almost all of my rescue hams have come from living in ridiculous sized cages with tiny wheels. It is so upsetting. It was lovely seeing some of your precious past hammies. Lots of hugs to you and Carob.
Yes, it is frustrating. I do try to take everyone's personal situations into account and offer advice based on that, but at the same time I can't lie and say that it's okay to use a small cage or dangerous wheel, for example. Anyway, I don't want to go off on a rant but I really do hope this video will encourage new hamster owners to start off with a bigger cage / tank rather than needing to upgrade down the road. :) I really appreciate your input and compliments! For some reason TH-cam marked your comment as spam, so I just now saw it and approved it as "not spam." Lol! Take care and hugs back!
I'm in the UK and have never really seen these tanks in person (my local pet shop doesn't have tanks for sale in their shop), so this was definitely helpful to see the difference between the sizes. Even though I can check the exact sizes online, it's not really the same as seeing it all setup for a hamster. My dwarf is in a setup, which is a bit bigger than the 40g breeder, and I'm definitely glad I went for that instead of a smaller one, which would have been around the same size as the 20g tank.
My parents are the people who say that my robo hamster is ok in a small pet store cage and only has a food bowl, water bottle, a small sand bath, a strawberry hut, a 4 and a half inch wheel (it is ok with this at the moment since she is a baby) and one tiny tube and they think that they are ok with this because she is so small that this is big enough but i don't know what to do because even if I say I'll pay for it myself they still won't let me because it's a "waste is space and time for an animal that's going to die in a few years anyway..." they are the same with the rabbits in the garden who have no toys or anything but that's a different story for and other time... I'm not sure what to do because I want her to have a good life and have fun and be able to harness the energy she has and run and play all the time but I'm only 13 so if my parents say no I can't do anything about it anyway...
I purchased a 20 gallon long tank when I originally adopted my Syrian hamster Samuel, I do think that the size is too small for him because he hasn't really seemed very happy in the past few months. I do have a spare 10 gallon tank and was wondering if maybe attaching the two tanks with ovo tubes would be a good idea. If anyone has any other suggestions that'd be great.
i want to talk about the 20 gallon. when i first got my hamster, i bought him a 29 gallon tank. which technically is still a 20, just taller. my hamster when i first got him was a very scared little guy. he was 6 months old with barley any human interaction. i feel as if the 29 gallon was a good start. because of his stress, i feel it gave him enough room to roam and to feel safe. plus because it was a taller cage i was able to put alot of bedding in which i found his love for burrowing. (if u look at his cage now he has so many different tunnles!) haha. but after taming him, i did upgrade. the reason i upgraded is because i bought a Carolina Storm Express wheel. and that is true. that putting a bigger wheel in that 29 gallon gave him no room. he now lives in his 55 gallon tank where he has a flying saucer and the C.S.E. wheel and he is in heaven. its crazy to think this super scared little guy that would tremble in my hands when i hold him, now comes to the sound of my voice and lets me hold him and pet him and give him kisses. he likes the attention, but after about a mintue hes like "okay mommy. time to go back now" lol ❤❤❤ basicly long story short. ny hamster was completely happy with 360 sq. and i think it actually helped him become tamed. (just in my opinion. not an expert) lol
Thank you for this updated video on proper size tanks. I have two 40 gallon tanks which I brought long ago on sales at petsmart. Very happy with them. I have my 2 hamsters (robo named Patches) and (fancy russian dwarf, black and white mottled color named Pepper). Used to have 5 hammys. I enjoy putting in lots of bedding in each of their tanks, they both love to borrow. I also provide them with variety toys,etc. If one day I can go larger with a diy I will. Thank you HoppingHammy you are a very special person and inspirational.
I have a robo in a 20 gallon long. He has never shown signs of stress at all. He has a 6.5 inch wheel so it fits fine, and he has a lot more bedding on the other side of the cage than the wheel. He has everything he needs and several different toys and tunnels and things with plenty of space left.
**IMPORTANT- PLEASE READ** Hello I have a Syrian hamster in a 15 gallon and I need to get a much larger home. He is still a baby. My mom will not allow me to get a bigger tank and I said I would pay for it myself. Any advice? Thanks so much :) (PS I love your channel! You just got a new subscriber!
Thanks to you I upgraded my hamster from a critter trail to a 40 gallon breeder tank. She sopped biting and lets me hold her she is much more happy. Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
I think petco changed the $1/gallon sale because I went for a tank upgrade today and only the 10, 20, and 29 gallon tanks were per $1, everything else was half price which was still a good deal and it beat my local Craigslist offers. Great video!
YESSSS!!! I've been wanting a hamster for almost a year now, and my family are now helping me out with my hamster dreams! i found a 40 gallon ''zilla enclosure critter cage'' for $50 and i was so relieved to see that this size is suitable for hamsters! i'm going to buy it soon and my parents agreed that they would help me buy the food, bedding and toys and everything AHHHH!!
I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!! Thank you so much for the amazing information. I had a hamster when I was younger when youtube was not a thing and unfortunately recently purchased a new little guy without doing much research...luckily i found your page, along with a few others, and upgraded my syrian hamster into a huge DIY bin cage rather than just a 10 gallon tank..thank you again!
This is a highly theoretical question, and if you can't provide the space for a hamster you shouldn't get one, but wouldn't a twenty gallon be less stressful for a hamster than a crittertrail?
Very informative video! :) My female Syrian is in a 55gallon and I'm so glad for her to have the space. She's on the smaller side so the depth isn't a problem with her and she loves burrowing so it's a great choice for her. They really are such active animals and it always breaks my heart to see them in those tiny enclosures.
my 2 dwarfs are in the last one, of course not together. It does take up some space but I love seeing them do their stuff & be happy. I'm really glad I get to soak up more information every time I watch vids about them. They deserve the best! Love the vid
XxShadowFleetXx make a bin cage! I would look for a plastic Christmas tree storage box. There are tons of tutorials on TH-cam and they are really inexpensive. :D
I know a hamster needs a good amount of space for a cage. But I think sometimes it gets out of hand while the size of a cage keeps getting bigger and bigger for the minimum.
LauraXD_Queen I think that 450 is a good minimum, but 1000 is too much for minimum. But if you can have a 1000 square inch cage, that is awesome considering in the wild hamsters have miles and miles of land to run and play in.
I'm so exited, im going to be building the diy cage using your video. Im going to be putting a 55 gallon aquarium on top of it, and im also going to be putting a 40 gallon breeder on my dresser!
I am so happy to be able to provide for my hamster with a 40 gallon tank, I feel so bad because while I was able to talk my parents up from a 20 gallon, I know some parents aren’t willing
Yes definitely I recently just had someone abandoned a dwarf hamster at my house in a "little critters" cage with no wheel,oak bedding,and the hamster is over feed.I got him better bedding and a wheel but my parents won't let me get him a bigger cage.
Oohhhhhhhh did this video help me! As soon as I got my hamster, Topaz a new tank, literally like the day after his real personality came out! And he was such a nice (he still is lol it sounds like he past away) hamster!
I house my hamster in a 20gallon tank, and it's actually really tall so I put a lot of bedding in the cafe, she's pretty happy in it, I haven't noticed signs of stress or anything but I'm still trying to save for a bigger tank so she's even more happy and loves a better life.
Yodel! Gingersnap! ❤❤❤ Another great point is the 40 gallon breeder/terranium for reptiles. It comes with a lid that slides in and it is light weight compared to the heavy aquariums! Great video!
Very helpful video! I am getting a plastic bin that is the equivalent to the 55 gallon, it’s 624 square inches but is 39” x 16” instead of 48” x 13”, I will eventually be getting a dwarf hamster for this bin cage and am incredibly excited 😊 your videos have already been a massive help to me in preparing for a hammy
Petco, Petsmart, and Pet Supplies Plus all run $1 per gallon sales here in the US every few months, for tanks in the following sizes: 10, 20L, 20H, 29, 40B, and 55. Pet Supplies Plus also runs 50% off sales on Critter Cage sliding top glass terrariums in the following sizes: 5.5, 10, 15, 20L, 20H, 29, and 40B gallons. These are the same as aquariums but as they are not meant to hold water, they are much lighter because the glass is thinner, and they have locking sturdy metal mesh lids. The prices vary but for the 40B with the lid it would be $50, which is cheaper than the aquarium when you factor in the cost of a safe metal mesh lid (which for that size is $15-30). A 40B or 55g tank are the sizes most suitable for hamsters, but keep in mind that although a 55g is technically bigger, it has less floor space because most of that extra space comes from its height. Your hamster only has 4sqft of floor space in a 55g, and the 12" width can be constricting for fitting toys. A 40B has 4.5 sqft of floor space, and because it is 18" wide it is a lot easier to fit in toys such as larger hides and wheels.
Hey Hannah! I just had a crazy idea for a DIY cage. Now, I would appreciate some feedback from anyone out there. I was thinking of turning a 5 level bookcase into a cage for my future hamsters. I would connect the levels with tubes on the inside of the cage. Would this be a good idea? Also, the hamsters are so cute in this video. Have a great day!
i have a 29 gal tank for my dwarf he seams pretty happy but the thing is my mom tells my I'm not allowed to get him a bigger tank do you think this is ok if not what do i do?
my dwarf hamster is currently in a 20 gal. tank and though he has not shown any signs of stress in the cage i am still going to get him a larger cage this year. i am most likely going to go with a 75 gal. because that has roughly 955 sq. inches of floor space and more height. i can’t wait to give him a better life! ❤️🐹
Sorry that I'm late and sorry I'm not Hannah! But that sounds like a really big cage lol. I think your little hammy will be in paradise because most cages in pet stores (if you bought one or adopted one) are tiny! (This applies to most shelters too). I hope your hamster - that I'm assuming you have after one month - is very happy right now.
Hey HoppingHammy! I've been watching your videos for over a year now and this is my first comment on one of your videos. I just want to say i have seen all of your videos and you are one of my inspirations. I love all your cage tour videos and I check your channel almost everyday for new videos. I want to have a huge cage jut like you when I grow up!
I have a question why do you have to put a lid on the 40 gallon tank because a dwarf hamster can't escape and I don't have a younger sibling. So would I have to put a lid on it
You might want to consider a lid if you have cats who may be curious about your tank and its occupant, or for peace of mind. I know my dwarf cannot hope to get near the top of my 40 gallon breeder but it just makes me feel better having the mesh lid on top haha
hi! i'm getting a hamster soon, and i was wondering: would it be alright to use a 10 gallon tank as a temporary cage? i'm getting an ikea detolf as his permanent cage, but since i don't have an ikea nearby, i need to order it online. i was thinking that, if i got a 10 gallon to use as a temporary, it'd be okay for the adjustment period, as the place i'm getting my hamster from does keep their hamsters in 10 gallon tanks!
I have an 8 week old Syrian, she has a 10 gallon WITH a top floor so we can fit necessities in there, this is temporary because she is a baby. we will be getting more hamsters in the future so this tank will still be used as a temporary tank (i plan on buying baby hamsters) my Syrian gets a lot of out of cage time and I'm going to be making a diy cage with a few large shelves and plexiglass and might attach many tubes around my room to make them have more fun! i just got my Syrian on friday
The thing is, my Syrian is now living in the 20 gallon long, he is doing just fine and I got it on Black Friday because I can’t afford a 40 gallon. He is doing fine
I just got the 40 gallon tank from my 20 gallon tank and it is so big! It is a lot bigger than my old cage and my Syrian hamster seems to love it a lot more! I got it for $40 dollars because of the petco one dollar a gallon sale that ends next week or so. I can now fit mostly all of his toys and hideouts too! I definitely recommend that tank!
great video, my syrians cage is roughly 4900 square inches but she's already showing signs that its too small for her, she's only been living in it a few months, I moved her out of her old 2835 inch cage because she was showing signs of stress, I hoped the new cage would be big enough but clearly it isn't, she gets loads of play time out of the cage, and pretty much anything a hamster could dream of, I don't know what to do, any tips?
Wow, that is crazy! I have never heard of a cage that large, so I'm surprised she is still stressed out. What I've found is that some hamsters (female Syrians especially) never seem content with any amount of space and always prefer more. Unfortunately this isn't typically possible to offer in captivity, especially not with as large of cage as you are talking about! (It sounds amazing!) Do you have a lot of bedding for her to dig in? How about various textures and substrates like rocks, sand, dirt, cork, etc.? Otherwise, I would say don't stress over it too much because you're already offering her such a huge cage! I wish I could give Carob one that size! :)
This is very awesome and informative , I really enjoyed it and I can't wait to hear about other cages in the market and I am not saying that you must really make another video about cages but it will be awesome .
I want another hamster so I'm looking at cages I might go for a tank because I like being able to see the hamster . the cage I have for my current hamster is a wonderful size it was expensive but it was worth it ❤
Thanks so much for making this video! My parents got me a very small cage from the pet store, and I was thinking about getting a tank. But I don't know if I have room in my bedroom. Once I get my bedroom redone and get the money, I will be upgrading. Found a lovely place for the tank on my dresser. My parents don't want to spend the money and I just got the hamster last Saturday. Going to save up for an amazing tank. I feel bad, because Hammy learned how to OPEN his cage. Because he is so unhappy with it. I can't wait to get him this new cage!
My parents don't let me get a 40 gallon because I don't have the space so I have a 20 gallon and I play with the hamster a lot and use a play pen a lot so she seems really happy especially when I rearrange the toys in her cage. I'm not a bad hamster owner I just have stricter parents and I add lots and lots of toys with still leaving space to run. When I'm older I will definitely get a way bigger cage
I am in the same exact situation. If you keep giving your hamster your time and attention they wont stress as bad because it will be a routine for them. As always we have the furture to improve and hopefully over come some obstacles. Theres always a solution.
I've shown my parents all of your videos and they still don't believe me when I say my cage is not suitable. I currently have two critter trail cages connected. I'm so sad that I bought my hamster now, I love him to death but I wish I could provide a better home for him. Today I'm going to pet smart with my mom and hopefully she'll finally let in. Love watching your videos, keep up the good videos❤️🤗
Ava Polar Bear Personally I think it is a good cage for now but I would just try to one day get bigger. Make sure that you try to let your hamster get out a lot but definitely try your hardest to get bigger
This was so helpful! Thank you. I was going to get a 40 gallon tank for my hammy 🐹 but, after doing more and more research, I realized with a lid on, tanks are not very good ventilation. I also heard that from an owner of a pet store who definitely knows what he’s talking about. So instead I’m getting a bar cage.
Hi hammy I am interested in getting a dwarf hamster and have looked on Amazon for cages and have found wire cages specifically for that type of hamster but it is not as big as you are recommending I have a lot of pets we have 7 dogs one indoor cat the Hedgehog and a rabbit and I do pay lot attention two ever one of them and with the cage not being as big as your recommending I just wanted to ask you if it would be okay to get that type of cage because they would get so much attention. So I was wondering if it be okay to get that of a cage I think it's 5 foot by 3 foot or maybe a little bit smaller. I appreciate the help sorry I'm asking you this big question but I've never owned a hamster before I've had a lot of pets forever always taken very good care of them and hedgehog is 6 years old and his species of Hedgehog usually on their lives till about 4 years old with all the exercise and the food I feed him very healthy and with all the Care he gets I think that's the only reason he's lived two years past his usual passing time
Love the vid I am going to ikea today to get a detolf currently my 3 hamsters are living in a tiny critter trail (my friend gave me her hamsters when she moved away and they were living in that) I'm super excited hopefully they love it
Hello, thank you I don't have a hamster, but people on tiktok are having this drama with a hamster owner that holds her hamster tightly, it's mostly called "pitching" the hamster, and that's bad... she has gotten a new cage but it was still too small, we are trying to tell her, thank you HoppingHamster and Rachel for teaching me these important things about hamsters so I can tell others who are bad hamster owners... And maybe they will listen! 💕
The money isn’t the problem. It’s the space!
My fish died and I have a very large 90 gallon tank and I'm thinking of getting a hamster!
I got a 40 gallon from my science teacher for free!! :) So happy!!
That's fantastic! I'm so happy for you and your hamster! :)
I bought a 55 gallon for $20. Is it good for a dwarf?
I'm 7 years late but that's good!
WTF bruh 😢 @@aloha_lax
I must have defective hamsters because all 3 of them are the laziest little things. I had them in a 75 gallon tank that was about 4 and a half feet long and all they did was sleep in one corner and play in a little 12 by 12 inch area.
Petco is having the 1$ per gallon sale this month!!! I got two new 40 gallons
This video actually helped a lot. I was going to go and get a 20 gallon tank when I get my hamster.
I got the 40 breeder aquarium. He loves to dig! I didn’t think they jumped but he did. I also didn’t know that they sold kids, so I’m on way to petco to get a lid. Very informative, thank you!
When did they start selling kids lol jk
That's the one my sister just gifted to us after hers passed and we just got my son his first dwarf hamster...ironic. but I was worried it'd be too small cus I heard 40inch long by 20 wide is best
Great, informative video. I went to Pets at Home (I live in the UK) recently, to adopt/purchase a Syrian to go into a 40 gallon aquarium. My previous Syrian had lived in it and was very happy. When I told them it was a 40 gallon aquarium, they refused point blank to let me buy (there weren't any Syrians up for adoption) the hammie I had fallen for. They told me it was a new policy from the RSPCA. They said there would not be adequate ventilation and that it would be difficult to clean. I actually felt very upset and a teeny bit insulted, as my previous Syrian had been very happy and I had NEVER had ANY issues. I left feeling very upset and like a bad pet owner. I am a very experienced pet owner; moreso, I admit, with cats, dogs and chickens, but I had hammies before and am well aware of what they need to have a happy, healthy life.
I just recently upgraded from two twenty gallon tanks for my Winter White and Campbells Russian Dwarf to the detolf split on half! They love it! 🤗
I have the twenty gallons too! I've been really looking into the split deltolf... how did you divide it?
Presley Piequeen well you can look up videos on TH-cam on how to do it. I believe Erin's Animals has a video. It's basically a cut piece of wood stuck to the side with caulk. It's kind of difficult so my dad helped me out. I think have some pics on how big the cage is on my Instagram @3.hamsters
Personally, from my experience I was actually forced to move my black bear syrian hamster back to a ten gallon tank, when I first got her she had a ten gallon for two days so I could collect all the supplies for her bigger tank, once I moved her to the bigger tank she went wild she went from sleeping on me and cuddling to biting and being super anxious, I bought her more places to hide and it didn't help so I tried the ten gallon tank again and she went right back to being her lovely self. I'm not sure what is was but all I know is she prefers it and is happy with a small tank so I leave it that way. (side note, I have another Syrian in a 29 gallon and she loves it.)
Thank you for the in-depth video! I haven't had a hamster in probably 10 years, and so I had a 20 gallon in mind as an acceptable size (my hamster as a kid was in a 15 gallon - he got a lot of time outside of it to run around but I still feel bad - I didn't know any better at that time), but after watching your video I went with a 40 gallon breeder for my new Syrian (Petco was a good tip - I got mine half off for $49). I'm relieved knowing my hamster will be comfortable with the space she has.
Lydia Reardon 20 years ago that would have bren HUGE. now itz forbidden. 😂
Thank you so much for making this video! I really hope people take note. I get so frustrated seeing so many hamsters living in tiny cages, especially on TH-cam where a younger audience is influenced. It makes me really cross when TH-camrs declare their cage is 'just below the minimum'. The recommended minimum exists for a reason. It is cruel to allow a hamster to live in a small cage. It is like forcing a human to live in a cupboard for their entire life. If you cannot afford a large enough cage or do not have the space, then do not get a hamster. Almost all of my rescue hams have come from living in ridiculous sized cages with tiny wheels. It is so upsetting.
It was lovely seeing some of your precious past hammies. Lots of hugs to you and Carob.
Yes, it is frustrating. I do try to take everyone's personal situations into account and offer advice based on that, but at the same time I can't lie and say that it's okay to use a small cage or dangerous wheel, for example. Anyway, I don't want to go off on a rant but I really do hope this video will encourage new hamster owners to start off with a bigger cage / tank rather than needing to upgrade down the road. :) I really appreciate your input and compliments! For some reason TH-cam marked your comment as spam, so I just now saw it and approved it as "not spam." Lol! Take care and hugs back!
I'm so happy! I just got my 40 gallon breeder!
I know it's no IKEA detolf, but it was near impossible to even convince my mom for this size tank :P
I'm in the UK and have never really seen these tanks in person (my local pet shop doesn't have tanks for sale in their shop), so this was definitely helpful to see the difference between the sizes. Even though I can check the exact sizes online, it's not really the same as seeing it all setup for a hamster.
My dwarf is in a setup, which is a bit bigger than the 40g breeder, and I'm definitely glad I went for that instead of a smaller one, which would have been around the same size as the 20g tank.
My parents are the people who say that my robo hamster is ok in a small pet store cage and only has a food bowl, water bottle, a small sand bath, a strawberry hut, a 4 and a half inch wheel (it is ok with this at the moment since she is a baby) and one tiny tube and they think that they are ok with this because she is so small that this is big enough but i don't know what to do because even if I say I'll pay for it myself they still won't let me because it's a "waste is space and time for an animal that's going to die in a few years anyway..." they are the same with the rabbits in the garden who have no toys or anything but that's a different story for and other time... I'm not sure what to do because I want her to have a good life and have fun and be able to harness the energy she has and run and play all the time but I'm only 13 so if my parents say no I can't do anything about it anyway...
I purchased a 20 gallon long tank when I originally adopted my Syrian hamster Samuel, I do think that the size is too small for him because he hasn't really seemed very happy in the past few months. I do have a spare 10 gallon tank and was wondering if maybe attaching the two tanks with ovo tubes would be a good idea. If anyone has any other suggestions that'd be great.
must be hard to find your hamster in the bigger ones when cleaning the tank lol
In 2025: no I recommend the 100 gallon tank no 60 gallon
In 2030: no I recommend a full house
In 4050: nah bro we need a private island
With a hamster choppa.
3170: I recommend a mansion
honestly it’s so accurate. i know the hamsters need plenty of space but all the hamster experts need to chill 😂
In 2035: nahh recommend gonna need 5 whole houses
i was not aware of how big a 40 gallon tank is lol i am getting it for my future hamster XD
Awe. You make me want to cry 😂, and I mean that in a good way! 🌹😍. Your SO Committed and I wish I was you! ❤💕
You're sweet!
HoppingHammy Awe. no way, not as nearly as sweet as you 😍😉. you such as AMAZING PERSON 😂🤔. Luv you! 🐹
i want to talk about the 20 gallon. when i first got my hamster, i bought him a 29 gallon tank. which technically is still a 20, just taller. my hamster when i first got him was a very scared little guy. he was 6 months old with barley any human interaction. i feel as if the 29 gallon was a good start. because of his stress, i feel it gave him enough room to roam and to feel safe. plus because it was a taller cage i was able to put alot of bedding in which i found his love for burrowing. (if u look at his cage now he has so many different tunnles!) haha. but after taming him, i did upgrade. the reason i upgraded is because i bought a Carolina Storm Express wheel. and that is true. that putting a bigger wheel in that 29 gallon gave him no room. he now lives in his 55 gallon tank where he has a flying saucer and the C.S.E. wheel and he is in heaven. its crazy to think this super scared little guy that would tremble in my hands when i hold him, now comes to the sound of my voice and lets me hold him and pet him and give him kisses. he likes the attention, but after about a mintue hes like "okay mommy. time to go back now" lol ❤❤❤ basicly long story short. ny hamster was completely happy with 360 sq. and i think it actually helped him become tamed. (just in my opinion. not an expert) lol
Thank you for this updated video on proper size tanks. I have two 40 gallon tanks which I brought long ago on sales at petsmart. Very happy with them. I have my 2 hamsters (robo named Patches) and (fancy russian dwarf, black and white mottled color named Pepper). Used to have 5 hammys. I enjoy putting in lots of bedding in each of their tanks, they both love to borrow. I also provide them with variety toys,etc. If one day I can go larger with a diy I will. Thank you HoppingHammy you are a very special person and inspirational.
That's wonderful to hear! :) They sound very happy and well cared for. Also, thank you for the compliments! ♡ ♡ ♡
every time people say " Hamsters are SmAlL aNiMaLs, so they need SmAlL CaGeS!" I freak out.
I have a robo in a 20 gallon long. He has never shown signs of stress at all. He has a 6.5 inch wheel so it fits fine, and he has a lot more bedding on the other side of the cage than the wheel. He has everything he needs and several different toys and tunnels and things with plenty of space left.
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Hello I have a Syrian hamster in a 15 gallon and I need to get a much larger home. He is still a baby. My mom will not allow me to get a bigger tank and I said I would pay for it myself. Any advice? Thanks so much :)
(PS I love your channel! You just got a new subscriber!
Thanks to you I upgraded my hamster from a critter trail to a 40 gallon breeder tank. She sopped biting and lets me hold her she is much more happy. Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
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I think petco changed the $1/gallon sale because I went for a tank upgrade today and only the 10, 20, and 29 gallon tanks were per $1, everything else was half price which was still a good deal and it beat my local Craigslist offers. Great video!
i’m trying to buy another 40 gallon ! how much was yours at petco?
My hammy was in a bin cage but was chewing a hole through it!! We moved him into a 60 gallon tank and he is very happy!!
YESSSS!!! I've been wanting a hamster for almost a year now, and my family are now helping me out with my hamster dreams! i found a 40 gallon ''zilla enclosure critter cage'' for $50 and i was so relieved to see that this size is suitable for hamsters! i'm going to buy it soon and my parents agreed that they would help me buy the food, bedding and toys and everything AHHHH!!
I'll just give my hamster the keys to my house :") I'll just sleep in my car
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I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!! Thank you so much for the amazing information. I had a hamster when I was younger when youtube was not a thing and unfortunately recently purchased a new little guy without doing much research...luckily i found your page, along with a few others, and upgraded my syrian hamster into a huge DIY bin cage rather than just a 10 gallon tank..thank you again!
This is a highly theoretical question, and if you can't provide the space for a hamster you shouldn't get one, but wouldn't a twenty gallon be less stressful for a hamster than a crittertrail?
Everything Animals Yes.
My Crittertrail (used for transport) is bigger than that.
Yes. Of course
Yes but not very good nor ideal .
Yes, it would be, but it still isn't the most suitable for a hamster.
Very informative video! :)
My female Syrian is in a 55gallon and I'm so glad for her to have the space. She's on the smaller side so the depth isn't a problem with her and she loves burrowing so it's a great choice for her.
They really are such active animals and it always breaks my heart to see them in those tiny enclosures.
I am holding my one dwarf hamster Tater tot while watching this. My dad and I are building a diy cage like yours.
my 2 dwarfs are in the last one, of course not together. It does take up some space but I love seeing them do their stuff & be happy. I'm really glad I get to soak up more information every time I watch vids about them. They deserve the best! Love the vid
I just upgraded my Robo hamster from a 20 gallon to a 40 gallon, and she has been very happy since!
3y late but was she still happy in the 20 gal??
My hamster (Kenny) lives in the Alaska cage 💕 it's 80 X 50cm cage which is an upgrade from the IMac fantasy he once lived in
But sadly my parents are stinegy (if I can spell it right) they don't wanna spend money on poor Budo! :(
XxShadowFleetXx make a bin cage! I would look for a plastic Christmas tree storage box. There are tons of tutorials on TH-cam and they are really inexpensive. :D
Cupcakes and Chevron OMG good point!!! i'll get one!! :D
Yeah! Bin cages are awesome and cheap!
I know a hamster needs a good amount of space for a cage. But I think sometimes it gets out of hand while the size of a cage keeps getting bigger and bigger for the minimum.
LauraXD_Queen I think that 450 is a good minimum, but 1000 is too much for minimum. But if you can have a 1000 square inch cage, that is awesome considering in the wild hamsters have miles and miles of land to run and play in.
2:34 OMG I HAVE THAT LITTLE HOUSE HIDE OUT FOR MY HAMSTER!!!
I'm so exited, im going to be building the diy cage using your video. Im going to be putting a 55 gallon aquarium on top of it, and im also going to be putting a 40 gallon breeder on my dresser!
I am so happy to be able to provide for my hamster with a 40 gallon tank, I feel so bad because while I was able to talk my parents up from a 20 gallon, I know some parents aren’t willing
Yes definitely I recently just had someone abandoned a dwarf hamster at my house in a "little critters" cage with no wheel,oak bedding,and the hamster is over feed.I got him better bedding and a wheel but my parents won't let me get him a bigger cage.
Oohhhhhhhh did this video help me! As soon as I got my hamster, Topaz a new tank, literally like the day after his real personality came out! And he was such a nice (he still is lol it sounds like he past away) hamster!
feeling very reassured as I'm getting my ham a tank w 700inches2 floor space!
I house my hamster in a 20gallon tank, and it's actually really tall so I put a lot of bedding in the cafe, she's pretty happy in it, I haven't noticed signs of stress or anything but I'm still trying to save for a bigger tank so she's even more happy and loves a better life.
Wow I just love that hobbit cage set up, it makes me want to be your hamster ;-)
Yodel! Gingersnap! ❤❤❤ Another great point is the 40 gallon breeder/terranium for reptiles. It comes with a lid that slides in and it is light weight compared to the heavy aquariums! Great video!
That's great to know! Thank you! ❤
8:54 my hamster sleeps all day lmao
could be because he/she is bored and has nothing to do
Very helpful video! I am getting a plastic bin that is the equivalent to the 55 gallon, it’s 624 square inches but is 39” x 16” instead of 48” x 13”, I will eventually be getting a dwarf hamster for this bin cage and am incredibly excited 😊 your videos have already been a massive help to me in preparing for a hammy
This is a great and informative video! Great job!:)
One of your best videos yet. I will DEFINITELY be linking this to people who are curious about cage upgrading.
Thank you so much!! I have been working on this (off and on) since Summer, so it's nice to finally have it finished. :)
Me and my dad are going to make a cage for my first hamster in a week or two. Its going to be 684 square inches and im so exited.
Nice!! Congrats on your hamster!!
Petco, Petsmart, and Pet Supplies Plus all run $1 per gallon sales here in the US every few months, for tanks in the following sizes: 10, 20L, 20H, 29, 40B, and 55. Pet Supplies Plus also runs 50% off sales on Critter Cage sliding top glass terrariums in the following sizes: 5.5, 10, 15, 20L, 20H, 29, and 40B gallons. These are the same as aquariums but as they are not meant to hold water, they are much lighter because the glass is thinner, and they have locking sturdy metal mesh lids. The prices vary but for the 40B with the lid it would be $50, which is cheaper than the aquarium when you factor in the cost of a safe metal mesh lid (which for that size is $15-30). A 40B or 55g tank are the sizes most suitable for hamsters, but keep in mind that although a 55g is technically bigger, it has less floor space because most of that extra space comes from its height. Your hamster only has 4sqft of floor space in a 55g, and the 12" width can be constricting for fitting toys. A 40B has 4.5 sqft of floor space, and because it is 18" wide it is a lot easier to fit in toys such as larger hides and wheels.
I designed a 5-story glass mansion for my dwarf hamster.😂
My aunt Jessi gave me a 55 gallon hampster cage for my hampster for my birthday! And I am so so happy! 😊😊
Hey Hannah! I just had a crazy idea for a DIY cage. Now, I would appreciate some feedback from anyone out there. I was thinking of turning a 5 level bookcase into a cage for my future hamsters. I would connect the levels with tubes on the inside of the cage. Would this be a good idea? Also, the hamsters are so cute in this video. Have a great day!
Hi! I've seen some pretty awesome bookcase cages, so it certainly can work. :) May I ask the dimensions of each level on its own?
this was a really good video i loved it and right now i keep my hamsters in a ben cage and they seem very happy
i have a 29 gal tank for my dwarf he seams pretty happy but the thing is my mom tells my I'm not allowed to get him a bigger tank do you think this is ok if not what do i do?
Foxinsox 1209 the new minimum is 30 gallons, so yes, it's a bit on the smaller side, but it should be fine if you can't convince your mom :)
my dwarf hamster is currently in a 20 gal. tank and though he has not shown any signs of stress in the cage i am still going to get him a larger cage this year. i am most likely going to go with a 75 gal. because that has roughly 955 sq. inches of floor space and more height. i can’t wait to give him a better life! ❤️🐹
I bought a 70 gallon tank for my dwarf that im gonna buy. Is that fine too?
Sorry that I'm late and sorry I'm not Hannah! But that sounds like a really big cage lol. I think your little hammy will be in paradise because most cages in pet stores (if you bought one or adopted one) are tiny! (This applies to most shelters too). I hope your hamster - that I'm assuming you have after one month - is very happy right now.
Yes this is 11 months ago, but anything above 40 gallons is fine.
Hey HoppingHammy! I've been watching your videos for over a year now and this is my first comment on one of your videos. I just want to say i have seen all of your videos and you are one of my inspirations. I love all your cage tour videos and I check your channel almost everyday for new videos. I want to have a huge cage jut like you when I grow up!
I have a question why do you have to put a lid on the 40 gallon tank because a dwarf hamster can't escape and I don't have a younger sibling. So would I have to put a lid on it
Hamstergirl Hamster videos your perfectly fine
No you don’t have to but I put a lid on mine just make sure not to get really high toys
I would put a lid on it, I bought one not thinking about them climbing out and they fell and sadly one died due to internal brain damage.. :(
You might want to consider a lid if you have cats who may be curious about your tank and its occupant, or for peace of mind. I know my dwarf cannot hope to get near the top of my 40 gallon breeder but it just makes me feel better having the mesh lid on top haha
this video was so helpful!! i initially wanted the 55 gal but after seeing how narrow it is i will consider other options. thank you so much
When you have a 20 gallon tank, but not a 40 gallon tank... :I
Moora Lore UGG... Ikr
I know you probably have a bigger cage now but a 20 gallon tank is too small ^^
Just got a 40 gallon today, hammy is happy and busy!!! I recommend the 40 gal!!!!!!!!!!!
One question, where did you buy the tank and around how much did it cost? I want to buy one for my hamster but idk where 😅
6:41 LOOK AT HIM GO!😂😆
Im not telling you how to take care of your hamster but do not use pin bedding or any tip of pin hope i could help
hi! i'm getting a hamster soon, and i was wondering: would it be alright to use a 10 gallon tank as a temporary cage? i'm getting an ikea detolf as his permanent cage, but since i don't have an ikea nearby, i need to order it online. i was thinking that, if i got a 10 gallon to use as a temporary, it'd be okay for the adjustment period, as the place i'm getting my hamster from does keep their hamsters in 10 gallon tanks!
I have an 8 week old Syrian, she has a 10 gallon WITH a top floor so we can fit necessities in there, this is temporary because she is a baby. we will be getting more hamsters in the future so this tank will still be used as a temporary tank (i plan on buying baby hamsters) my Syrian gets a lot of out of cage time and I'm going to be making a diy cage with a few large shelves and plexiglass and might attach many tubes around my room to make them have more fun! i just got my Syrian on friday
This Christmas I’m going to get my hamster and huge cage because right now I only have a 20 gallon ,
The thing is, my Syrian is now living in the 20 gallon long, he is doing just fine and I got it on Black Friday because I can’t afford a 40 gallon. He is doing fine
Hi! I was wondering if I could have a 20 gallon long w/ two critter trails attached is enough for one roborovski hamster! Great video btw.
nope but you could attach a 20 gallon and the critter trails
I just got the 40 gallon tank from my 20 gallon tank and it is so big! It is a lot bigger than my old cage and my Syrian hamster seems to love it a lot more! I got it for $40 dollars because of the petco one dollar a gallon sale that ends next week or so. I can now fit mostly all of his toys and hideouts too! I definitely recommend that tank!
That's so awesome to hear! Thank you for upgrading and giving your hamster a better life!! 👏🏼 🙂
HoppingHammy thanks for responding :)
great video,
my syrians cage is roughly 4900 square inches but she's already showing signs that its too small for her, she's only been living in it a few months, I moved her out of her old 2835 inch cage because she was showing signs of stress, I hoped the new cage would be big enough but clearly it isn't, she gets loads of play time out of the cage, and pretty much anything a hamster could dream of, I don't know what to do, any tips?
Wow, that is crazy! I have never heard of a cage that large, so I'm surprised she is still stressed out. What I've found is that some hamsters (female Syrians especially) never seem content with any amount of space and always prefer more. Unfortunately this isn't typically possible to offer in captivity, especially not with as large of cage as you are talking about! (It sounds amazing!) Do you have a lot of bedding for her to dig in? How about various textures and substrates like rocks, sand, dirt, cork, etc.? Otherwise, I would say don't stress over it too much because you're already offering her such a huge cage! I wish I could give Carob one that size! :)
Wow the cage setup examples are amazing! thanks for this wonderful video
ive just managed to get a 90 gallon. is that any good? it cost me £30
I just ordered a 854 sq inch cage 😍 I hope my future hammy will like it (going to buy one in 3 weeks)
you saved my life!! and my hammy
This is very awesome and informative , I really enjoyed it and I can't wait to hear about other cages in the market and I am not saying that you must really make another video about cages but it will be awesome .
Would the $40 tank be able to house 2 dwarf hamsters??
I joined a 20 gallon aquarium to a ten gallon with a topper and my gerbils love it! It's 700 square inches.
Ammya Cat There is a video review for it on my channel. Unfortunately, the only toppers that I know of are for ten gallons.
I have a 40 gal tank with two dwarf hamsters in it. Is that big enough? If not please tell me so I can get a bigger tank :)
I also have a 20gal level on the tank
Actually never mind I think I'm going to build some bin cages to attach to the tank:)
That’s a really good tank size.
Yeah thats big enough.
I want another hamster so I'm looking at cages I might go for a tank because I like being able to see the hamster . the cage I have for my current hamster is a wonderful size it was expensive but it was worth it ❤
When I get a hamster I'm going to go for a 40 or 50 Gallon tank
Thanks so much for making this video! My parents got me a very small cage from the pet store, and I was thinking about getting a tank. But I don't know if I have room in my bedroom. Once I get my bedroom redone and get the money, I will be upgrading.
Found a lovely place for the tank on my dresser. My parents don't want to spend the money and I just got the hamster last Saturday. Going to save up for an amazing tank.
I feel bad, because Hammy learned how to OPEN his cage. Because he is so unhappy with it. I can't wait to get him this new cage!
My parents don't let me get a 40 gallon because I don't have the space so I have a 20 gallon and I play with the hamster a lot and use a play pen a lot so she seems really happy especially when I rearrange the toys in her cage. I'm not a bad hamster owner I just have stricter parents and I add lots and lots of toys with still leaving space to run. When I'm older I will definitely get a way bigger cage
I am in the same exact situation. If you keep giving your hamster your time and attention they wont stress as bad because it will be a routine for them. As always we have the furture to improve and hopefully over come some obstacles. Theres always a solution.
I've shown my parents all of your videos and they still don't believe me when I say my cage is not suitable. I currently have two critter trail cages connected. I'm so sad that I bought my hamster now, I love him to death but I wish I could provide a better home for him. Today I'm going to pet smart with my mom and hopefully she'll finally let in. Love watching your videos, keep up the good videos❤️🤗
Do you think that a 20 gallon long would still be suitable because my mom will not let me get a hamster cage any bigger.
Ava Polar Bear Personally I think it is a good cage for now but I would just try to one day get bigger. Make sure that you try to let your hamster get out a lot but definitely try your hardest to get bigger
This was so helpful! Thank you. I was going to get a 40 gallon tank for my hammy 🐹 but, after doing more and more research, I realized with a lid on, tanks are not very good ventilation. I also heard that from an owner of a pet store who definitely knows what he’s talking about. So instead I’m getting a bar cage.
Hi hammy I am interested in getting a dwarf hamster and have looked on Amazon for cages and have found wire cages specifically for that type of hamster but it is not as big as you are recommending I have a lot of pets we have 7 dogs one indoor cat the Hedgehog and a rabbit and I do pay lot attention two ever one of them and with the cage not being as big as your recommending I just wanted to ask you if it would be okay to get that type of cage because they would get so much attention. So I was wondering if it be okay to get that of a cage I think it's 5 foot by 3 foot or maybe a little bit smaller. I appreciate the help sorry I'm asking you this big question but I've never owned a hamster before I've had a lot of pets forever always taken very good care of them and hedgehog is 6 years old and his species of Hedgehog usually on their lives till about 4 years old with all the exercise and the food I feed him very healthy and with all the Care he gets I think that's the only reason he's lived two years past his usual passing time
I believe I have a 40 inch or a 55 inch I used for my turtle! I cleaned it out and I’m getting my hamster tomorrow :)
Is their a size too big for a dwarf hamster? I don't wanna over-kill my hamster. I want him to have the biggest tank size as possible.
I just ordered a 40 gallon tank for my hammy yesterday,its supposed to come Tuesday! Yay!
I have a 55 gallon tank for my russian campbells. This is enough, right?
Love the vid I am going to ikea today to get a detolf currently my 3 hamsters are living in a tiny critter trail (my friend gave me her hamsters when she moved away and they were living in that) I'm super excited hopefully they love it
Im getting a hamster and i really want a good life for it
Do your research, I’m sure you’ll be a great owner!
Hello, thank you I don't have a hamster, but people on tiktok are having this drama with a hamster owner that holds her hamster tightly, it's mostly called "pitching" the hamster, and that's bad... she has gotten a new cage but it was still too small, we are trying to tell her, thank you HoppingHamster and Rachel for teaching me these important things about hamsters so I can tell others who are bad hamster owners... And maybe they will listen! 💕
What bedding did you use in this video??
This is the Harlan Teklad brand of Aspen. :)
Does Petco or PetSmart carry this kind?