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Post by CreativePetz on Apr 2, 2013 15:21:47 GMT -8
So I've been doing a bunch of research online about gerbilariums. Right now I have a tiny 10 gallon tank, and I really want to extend it. I have a big question...would the wire ramps hurt their feet or tail? If so, what could I use to cover them up?
Also, are there any good priced and good quality gerbilariums in the U.S. any of you guys recommend for me to get?
Thanks a bunch, CreativePetz
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Post by eleda on Apr 2, 2013 15:31:42 GMT -8
I think the wire floors and stuff would be ok, but it wouldn't hurt to cover them to make Rhino a little more comfortable. You could use cardboard (cut up some cracker boxes or something) or hardware cloth. I have an idea about building a topper in the future and I planned to use hardware cloth for the floors.
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Post by CreativePetz on Apr 2, 2013 15:34:17 GMT -8
How would I attach the cardboard?
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Post by Feeona on Apr 2, 2013 16:19:17 GMT -8
You just put it on top of the floor, no 'attaching' needed.
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Post by eleda on Apr 2, 2013 16:41:39 GMT -8
if you mean to the ramps, you could try twistie ties. I'd expect they'd be pretty benign.
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Post by Doctor Digby on Apr 2, 2013 17:17:44 GMT -8
What I have done is use boxes and lava ledges with my wire topper. I tied several pieces of twine across the caged to create a makeshift shelf and lay a piece of wood on it to keep it stable and then put a box on top of it and continue making levels as that. The lava ledges have been great to use as bridges between the levels so my gerbil can comfortably hop from one to the other.
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Post by jamesny on Apr 2, 2013 19:09:30 GMT -8
gerbils have enough AWARENESS not to get there foot stuck on the mesh (no need to WORRY)...if i was using a 10 gallon tank for 2 gerbils, i WOULD get this one www.petco.com/product/117880/Petco-Premium-High-Rise-Habitat-Expander-for-Small-Animals.aspxthe topper has a full flat surface for them to run on also you can easily attach an excercise wheel there ANDDDD DON'TTTTT place cardboard on the mesh, they will poop and urine on it..they will treat it like a toilet..FAIR WARNED..leave the mesh as it is...
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Post by jamesny on Apr 2, 2013 19:11:07 GMT -8
i had gerbils live up to 4 years..NOT MANY on this site can say the same..JUST TRUST ME I TYPE WITH EXPERIENCE
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Post by Doctor Digby on Apr 2, 2013 19:24:07 GMT -8
Just because you have had gerbils live a long time does not mean anything. This site is full of first timers, breeders and people that just love gerbils. So again stop being an ass, because you THINK you type with experience. You are free to voice your opinion and methods and processes that have worked for you but do not think you are above everyone else just because your gerbils have lived a long time. Also just because your gerbils lived a long time doesnt mean that you may have been a good owner. So please, just stop.
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Post by Doctor Digby on Apr 2, 2013 19:27:56 GMT -8
So I've been doing a bunch of research online about gerbilariums. Right now I have a tiny 10 gallon tank, and I really want to extend it. I have a big question...would the wire ramps hurt their feet or tail? If so, what could I use to cover them up? Also, are there any good priced and good quality gerbilariums in the U.S. any of you guys recommend for me to get? Thanks a bunch, CreativePetz Also a suggestion for you is that you could possible look into getting several plastic bins. I have seen people do extremely creative things with them, drilling holes and attaching a maze of tubes from one bin to the other and it could also be a lot cheaper and a lot more fun for you to completely design a home for them from scratch so to speak.
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Post by eleda on Apr 2, 2013 19:43:12 GMT -8
....obviously if you used cardboard you could replace it frequently to keep the cage clean...
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Post by Doctor Digby on Apr 2, 2013 19:48:38 GMT -8
....obviously if you used cardboard you could replace it frequently to keep the cage clean... THIS.
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Post by nzcage on Apr 2, 2013 20:22:31 GMT -8
jamesny, I looked back to see if you were the same guy who I remembered had been complaining about his gerbils' burrowing boring him, and found that when you joined in January you said you were a new gerbil owner, now you're telling us about your 4y/o gerbs :S Not sure what you're up to here... CreativePetz, gerbils can get their wee toes stuck in mesh, but hardware cloth is usually fine. I like to cover the bars on my topper with cardboard, and the gerbils rarely soil it, but when they do, it's very easy changed!
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Post by vettobe on Apr 3, 2013 3:29:06 GMT -8
I've seen people use willow stick bridge to cover the wire which seems to work well and it probably lasts longer than cardboard. But I haven't tried this personally it's just something I came across when looking at gerbilariums for my soon to be gerbils ;D
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Post by Doctor Digby on Apr 3, 2013 4:49:37 GMT -8
I have used the willow stick bridges those thing are so handy to have!! and they are a great chew toy as well so it is a two in one bonus!
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