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Post by Kenshin on Sept 27, 2004 12:46:40 GMT -8
Is it ok to use tons of sand for bedding? What's your rceommended sand, thx
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Post by lydia on Sept 27, 2004 13:13:22 GMT -8
I've not used sand myself,but loads of ppl do.Somewhere else on this forum,I think explains it in more detail.
Lyd
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Post by j on Sept 27, 2004 15:57:48 GMT -8
You could. But I think it would suck because they can't burrow or dig tunnels in it. They can only run back and forth in it and kick/push it around and any tunnels they try and dig will just collapse.
If you could connect a small plastic cage or another tank to the one you have now and fill one up with shavings and the other with sand..might be better cause they'd have both and be able to do both. Roll in the sand and dig in the shavings
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Post by Ritzie/Admin on Sept 28, 2004 7:12:54 GMT -8
You can use sand as bedding, but if you want them to make holes, a burrow in it, you can best mix the sand with hay or something. And just sand is too cold, you should provide your gerbils with enough nesting material to make a warm nest! But I can tell you from my own experience, sand is very beautiful! It is very decorative, when start to dig. See this:  |
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Post by Kenshin on Sept 30, 2004 19:51:03 GMT -8
Hm.. That's pretty cool but that can't just be plain sand what is that thing above him? And how exactly did you make them able to do that? Also I am currently useing a 10 gal tank.. should I get a bigger one?
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Post by paws on Sept 30, 2004 22:03:11 GMT -8
that would be good. 10 gallon is a bit small. 20 litres. I have an 18 gallon and a duna. 18 is a good size. It doesnt even have to be perfect, mine I used to use for my pet newts, and while i was cleaning it, I broke off the edge. I taped it back on with injury tape. for burrowing I use sand/citrus mix
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