[Merle]

I am using a water bowl for my syrian hamster as well.
I changed to the bowl after I got my wooden cage and couldn't fix the bottles for bar cages into place anymore.

Though I did realise that my hamsters preferr the bowl over the bottle anyways because I guess they can access it easier or something.

I do have the problem with bedding in the bowl too but since I change out the water daily and rinse the dish with hot water I don't see a problem with that.