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Post by Markpd on Aug 10, 2021 12:13:20 GMT -8
You could use something like epoxy resin to fill those grooves so that they're flush with the rest of the base. The wham box looks like a good size for a pair. As it's not smooth inside there is a risk of the gerbils chewing out, but that's not to say they definitely will. If the room the cage will be in is secure with no access by cats or dogs, it might be worth the risk. In terms of depth, it's more appropriate than the Zoozone. I've just remembered that some people use Really Useful Boxes for gerbils because they're quite smooth inside. The biggest size, 145l, would be a good size. I've been told that 15-20 gallons is suitable for 2 gerbils. The pets at home small gerbilarium is 18 gallons. I've been told to stay within this limit because of declanning? The 145l box you've mentioned is ~30 gallons. As I'm used to keeping hamsters where there's no such thing as too much space, being told that too much space for gerbils can be bad is confusing. Can they be kept in barred cages? As best as I could find out, the idea that large cages causing declanning is a myth, I looked into it somewhat here Do you remember where you heard/read about large cages causing declanns? If there's something I haven't read about it I'd be interested to have a look. Good luck with the new gerbils and new cage
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Post by engel on Aug 10, 2021 13:38:57 GMT -8
Since posting that I've read your thread regarding it. I heard it from another gerbil owner on another forum. The national gerbil society was their evidence.
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Post by Markpd on Aug 16, 2021 11:38:21 GMT -8
Thanks, I just read their help section regarding fighting, and it does mention large cages and linked cages can be make it more likely, but their following lines there talk about gerbils making it easier " to establish distinct territories ", which sounds distinctly more like separate linked cages than big cages, also they don't state how big is 'big'. Hmm, maybe I should email them....
[edit] Just noticed the info is quite old - This originally appeared in the September 1999 issue of The Nibbler, Journal of the National Gerbil Society.
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Post by anngela601 on Aug 30, 2021 13:33:41 GMT -8
I have only just joined the forums so sorry this is late. They are pricey but we found some brilliant glass tanks for gerbils with glass shelves. Critters choice tanks from portion aquatics. Hope this helps!
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Post by Markpd on Aug 31, 2021 11:25:24 GMT -8
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