Ikea Variera platforms (aka kitchen cupboard shelf inserts)
Dec 13, 2022 21:15:24 GMT -8
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Post by LilyandDaisy on Dec 13, 2022 21:15:24 GMT -8
These are metal shelves, originally intended for kitchen cupboards but I use them as tank platforms. They come in two sizes, one approximately 28x14cm and one 30x28cm, and both 16cm high. The smaller size works very well as a wheel stand (although I had to glue the wheel onto it to stop it rattling).
Pros:
- They are metal so they won't be ruined by pee and they can be easily cleaned.
- They can be flat-packed for easy storage when not in use
- Gerbils can't destroy them.
Cons:
- There are small holes which may be of concern if you wanted to use these for rodents with smaller feet or even very small/young gerbils. I think they are fine for most gerbils.
- Gerbils like to pee on platforms and the holes in these mean pee will fall through to the bedding below (making spot cleaning more difficult).
Large: www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/variera-shelf-insert-white-60136623/
I can't find the small size on the Ikea website right now. Maybe it's no longer available.
Pros:
- They are metal so they won't be ruined by pee and they can be easily cleaned.
- They can be flat-packed for easy storage when not in use
- Gerbils can't destroy them.
Cons:
- There are small holes which may be of concern if you wanted to use these for rodents with smaller feet or even very small/young gerbils. I think they are fine for most gerbils.
- Gerbils like to pee on platforms and the holes in these mean pee will fall through to the bedding below (making spot cleaning more difficult).
Large: www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/variera-shelf-insert-white-60136623/
I can't find the small size on the Ikea website right now. Maybe it's no longer available.
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