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Old 02-08-2016, 07:25 AM  
Shannonmcn
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Default Re: Anyone here with a detolf?

This is mine


I ended up spending I think £70 total for the whole thing, £40 for the detolf then another £30 for materials. The wood was about £10, it can vary depending on the thickness and the width you get or what's available. I got mine in B&Q but because the wood wasn't very thick they said they couldn't cut all the lengths for me in their machine but I did manage to convince one guy to cut the lengths in half with a handsaw for me so I could fit them in the car! Mesh was quite expensive, I got the 25x13mm stuff also in B&Q which is £7 per sheet and with the dimensions (600x900mm) I needed one for each lid so £14, and then I also spent money on a staple gun and glue. If you plan on using nails and metal connectors those are quite expensive but the result might be neater than mine which looks a bit clumsy with the glue and staples but it's very secure and super easy.

Mine is sitting on lack tables which work fine and I much prefer the space underneath for more flexible storage than the kallax. I like the height a bit better too, I'm a shorty and the level is just perfect for me to get my hands in easily for cleaning.

Obviously there's a lot of tank to fill so finding a bulk bedding that works for you is important, a lot of people use Fitch which is a paper based bedding you can order direct or from Amazon (quick Google will get you sorted, it's easy to find). I use hemp, I used the Hugro stuff from zooplus previously and liked it, you get 100lt for £20 which lasted me maybe 3-4 months? But tbh I don't do full cage cleans and throw out a little bit at a time and sometimes give the inside a wipe with a cloth do I don't go through a lot of bedding, my Syrian is pretty well potty trained when she isn't peeing on her hoard out of spite . I recently bought the hemparade also from zooplus which is 150lt for £16 I think, it's compacted so easier to store and a very similiar, maybe even softer product, for better value.

Seconding serendipity's advice to look at Erin's Animals vids if you haven't already, she is very knowledgeable and that's where I got started too if you want any advice about setting up the detolf or anything don't hesitate to send me a PM
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