how do you create a new level in a tank

[eddie]

i want to make the most of the space in my 25gallon tank as its tall.

what material should i use ?
how to stick on hang it or glue it ?

[souffle]

Many people use just plywood to make levels. You can line the top with a bit of floor tile if the hamster wees on it but they dont normally wet the levels. Best thing is to make a shelf with legs so to speak, like an upside down U and just sit it in place. You can make a ladder with a bit of wood and some dowling ridges glued on. Don't make it too high in case the ham jumps off and they can also use underneath as a nest

[drakeit]

Hi,

One option I am going to use is to cut a piece of plastic from a bin lid to the width of your tank and fix in place using clear sealant. Ideally it will need to be left over night to fix. I also use the plastic for placing over wire floors. Another option is to place two 5 mm thick tubes by the height you require on each size of the tank, cut plastic to size and glue onto tubes using glue gun or PVA glue.

[eddie]

i did it

http://s441.photobucket.com/albums/qq13 ... CF2900.jpg

[heleni0]

The platforms look great, eddie The board on top of the tank looks like it might be bad for ventilation though?

There are some more cool looking cage platforms here and here.

[Cat-J]

I can't see any ventilation in it really?

[eddie]

i know the ventilation is bad. im trying to buy some sought of mesh instead.