There are many hamster cage options available online and at pet stores, but some cages are better than others. Several cages, for instance, the ones with all the tubes and colors, may look cool but aren’t very functional and are difficult to clean. A fish tank isn’t a good choice for hamsters to live in due to a lack of appropriate ventilation. You also have to take into consideration that smaller hamster breeds have different cage needs than the larger Syrian varieties.

Regardless of what kind of hamster you choose, it’s a good idea to get your hamster cage all set up with bedding, a water bottle, a wheel, chew toys, and other necessities before bringing them home.

Do a little research about the cage requirements of different types of hamster:

• Syrian Hamster Cage Needs
• Dwarf Hamster Cage Needs