Is my room good for my hamster ?

ArmaniHammi · 05-02-2017, 07:27 AM

I'm getting a new hamster and I want to have it in my room because I don't mind the noise and because it's que quietest room in the house , there's barely any noise and barely any people going in ( just me but I don't spend much time there anyways) . the problem is , I have a fish tank and the filter makes some noise, it's not really a loud noise, it's just a water noise ( like a faint waterfall) but sometimes the filter malfunctions and there's a bit of a vibrating noise from the plastic of the filter touching the lid and sometimes that noise is faint but other times it gets quite strong, it's easy to adjust( when I notice the sound , I go and fix it ) , and I'm not sure if the hamster would be bothered and stresses out by it .

So really the question is ( sorry about the long intro) : Will the noise of my fish tank( the filter) upset my hamster ?

JLPrairie · 05-02-2017, 07:37 AM

I don't think so. Hamsters usually adapt quite well to frequent noises that are part of one's daily routine, like vacuuming, blow-drying hair, etc. The only time they seem to be particularly frightened is with loud thunder and fireworks, but eventually get used to it after their first experience.

cypher · 05-02-2017, 07:48 AM

That wouldn't be any problem at all, as JLPrairie said they do adapt quickly to most general household noises & a steady background noise like an aquarium wouldn't bother them.

Crystalroborovski · 05-02-2017, 07:52 AM

I'm sure your ham would be fine with the filter noise

I sleep with a fan noise to drown out any inconsistent noises at night and my hams aren't bothered by it and it's definitely louder than a fish filter. Usually it's louder noises such as fireworks and thunderstorms that stress hamsters out as JLPrarie mentioned above.
Also on a side note hamsters can make a lot of ruckus at night, so if you are a light sleeper or are easily kept up with noises in the night it may be best to keep your hamster cage somewhere else, though that isn't always an option. Personally I am very easily kept up with noises in the night, but as I mentioned above I use a fan to drown them out.

ArmaniHammi · 05-02-2017, 08:07 AM

Thank you so much !! I was so worried it would upset my hamster.