Fully aquatic critters?

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Chad55

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I am just looking for something to put in my 29 gallon. Something that isn't a fish and is fully aquatic. I don't want to deal with platforms or anything like that. Oh and no frogs...my mom is DEATHLY afraid of frogs. IDK its wierd. But I am not sure what to do yet...Any suggestions? And I would prefer if it didn't cost me an arm and a leg.

Chad
 
Go find some type of aquatic salamander like a Mudpuppy or Axolotl. I've never had either, but you could probably find some sort of aquatic salamander were you live. Axolotl look like they would be pretty intersting to have and I don't believe they cost too much. I think you could keep one in a 29 gallon without a problem.

 
Majority of the critters out there are not true aquatic, but rather amphibious. Why no platforms? It would expand your choices. Even water snakes, turtles, and other aquatic animals need access to land.

The only ones I can think of that don't require a platform are Axolotls, African Dwarf Frogs, African Clawed Frogs, water dogs or mudpuppies, and caecilians that belong to the Typhlonectidae family.
 
I could probably put a small platform in there. But I don't want to have to have a heat lamp for them. No snakes either. Mom also hates those.

Chad
 
Amphiumas - get way too big
Axolotls - a cool choice, but COOL water
Siren / Dwarf Siren - Good choice, but VERY shy - hard to find
SOME Caecilians - Some legal issues now - and also hard to find.
I have had all of these, except for the caecilians - so feel free to PM for info.
 
Caecilian worms are great, but are very snake like. Mud puppies get way too big. Many frogs are not fully aquatic, of the two common ones, only the dwarf could live in there for life. Axolotls are great, but are somewhat expensive. Newts are going to be your best bet. There are a few that do not need access to land, but they are hard to find.

P.S. I have had all of these animals.
 
Hey
Crabs, newts, and red ear sliders often climb out of the water, hence a "platform" is ideal for these species.

A red ear grows WAY too large not to mention eating everything else, usually, in the tank.

Snails are very entertaining, but you probably want something more substantial right?

Why not a fish???
 
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