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Post by Sarah rox on Nov 27, 2009 18:06:32 GMT -8
hi im getting 2 gerbils tomorrow and i need help for my set up. i have a 20 gallon long aquarium plus food and a wheel and some places for them to hide but was wondering is sand okay like should i get eco bedding or sand? i've had hamsters and eco bedding is cheep and not dust etc but sand seems cool is it ok?
thanx
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Post by sarah rox on Nov 27, 2009 18:07:41 GMT -8
i mean eco bedding isn't dust not dust
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Post by sarah rox on Nov 27, 2009 18:08:15 GMT -8
dustyyyyyyy grr my ys arent working
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Post by ohmylokix on Nov 27, 2009 21:39:05 GMT -8
Get Ecobedding. Sand isn't suitable.
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Post by sarah rox on Nov 28, 2009 6:26:25 GMT -8
how about a sand bath?
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Post by SilverGerbil on Nov 28, 2009 16:06:18 GMT -8
Sarah, You can use ecobedding, carefresh, aspen, wood shavings (If in the US avoid pine or cedar shavings due to oils in the wood) or any of the similar beddings for the bulk of the litter for your tank. Avoid using pure sand as it can be a pretty cold bedding, and its only good when damp for holding tunnels, it also does tand to smell up quickly (i have used it before). You can give your gerbils a sand bath, get a little dish like a ceramic cat food bowl, or a jam jar and put in some Chinchilla SAND avoid getting the DUST as it well.. is dusty and can get into their lungs. Also another thing you can use for a sand bath is cornmeal  . x |
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Post by sarah rox on Nov 29, 2009 7:14:19 GMT -8
thanks
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Post by SilverGerbil on Dec 5, 2009 13:38:30 GMT -8
You are more than welcome Sarah. x |
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