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Old 12-15-2014, 03:44 PM   #1
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Default Smaller versions of the IKEA Detolf?

Hi Everyone,

I know this may sound like a silly question - and I'm sorry if it does (I'm not being ignorant on purpose!)

I recently purchased a syrian Hamster (called Hiccup ) I was recommended to purchase the "large" plastic hamster cage from Pets At Home when me and my partner purchased her.

Obviously to my dismay (after lots of research and finding this forum and Erin's youtube channel) I found that the cage really isn't suitable for her and I'm trying to find a replacement ASAP.

Now for my question! I was wondering if there are any smaller versions of the IKEA Detolf? As I had my heart set on purchasing one for her as it's cost effective and more importantly very big! But there's nowhere for me to put the detolf as I'm a student in a studio flat at present. I do have a 4ft computer desk and wondered if there were any tank-like cages around that size that anyone could advise me on? I've been looking around at tanks but they're all narrow. I did have a look at the Small Pet Terranium Kerry but I think that would be too small for her too..

I just really want what's best for Hiccup. She's fast become my little study companion and best friend!

Thank you in advance for your time everyone

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Old 12-21-2014, 11:09 PM   #2
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Default Re: Smaller versions of the IKEA Detolf?

How about the billy shelf height extension? I've seen DIYs for it like this one:



However I'm not so sure if you have to waterproof the wood part.
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Old 12-30-2014, 07:21 AM   #3
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Default Re: Smaller versions of the IKEA Detolf?

Thank you for your reply For now we have opted for the Ikea SAMLA and created a bin cage just until we find the idea set up for her.

Thank you again!
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Old 12-30-2014, 09:17 AM   #4
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Default Re: Smaller versions of the IKEA Detolf?

You could always get a 40 gallon breeder tank that's what I use and they're brilliant.
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Old 12-30-2014, 09:46 AM   #5
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Default Re: Smaller versions of the IKEA Detolf?

I have the same problem. Ugh, it should be illegal to call those cages "large"!

I'm going to make a bin cage, last time I went to IKEA I saw some HUGE bins for £13 (I should have written down the name) which would probably amount to about the same space as a detolf.
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Old 12-30-2014, 09:56 AM   #6
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Default Re: Smaller versions of the IKEA Detolf?

Yeah those Samla bins are huge in Ikea, never seen any so big before haha.

Checking craigslist for cheap or free cages works too, I got a 20gal aquarium for $20, and I've heard someone managed to get a 40gal aquarium for free, so its always worth checking it out. I bet some people are selling or giving away glass cabinets similar to the detolf
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