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Old 04-09-2016, 01:57 PM   #1
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Default Water bottle for tank.

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I have recently completed a new diy cage and was using a toilet paper roll to hold bottle. The problem is that Percy keeps knocking it over and getting water everywhere! Does anyone have any idea of how I can give him water (in a bottle) without him knocking it over?
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Old 04-09-2016, 02:04 PM   #2
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Default Re: Water bottle for tank.

I posted this already in the cage topic,but if you can get a bottle holder that is plastic or metal you can attach it with industrial strength velcro!
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Old 04-09-2016, 02:13 PM   #3
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Default Re: Water bottle for tank.

Alternatively you can buy velcro from a store like staples or Halford's and attach it to the side that way. That's what I use. It cost about 5 pounds for a good sized roll of velcro
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Old 04-09-2016, 03:12 PM   #4
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Alternatively you can buy velcro from a store like staples or Halford's and attach it to the side that way. That's what I use. It cost about 5 pounds for a good sized roll of velcro
Would it work without a flat surface (the bottle) ? If so I will be looking around in hardware shops. Never heard of the two you listed lol.
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Old 04-09-2016, 03:23 PM   #5
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They're big chain stores in the UK I thought you'd have heard of them . Most hard ware shops will sell the velcro. Not sure on putting it on a flat surface tbh
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Old 04-09-2016, 03:37 PM   #6
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Default Re: Water bottle for tank.

I don't really have any hamster-less diy interests so that's why I haven't herad of then. Could I attach the velcro straight on the bottle and tank? Or would I need a bottle guard or holder? Thanks xx
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I don't really have any hamster-less diy interests so that's why I haven't herad of then. Could I attach the velcro straight on the bottle and tank? Or would I need a bottle guard or holder? Thanks xx
Bottle guards tend to be holders too :P But yes,you would need one.I don't think it would set well to have it without the guard,plus if the bottle is in a guard particularly a metal one it would be protected from chewing.
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My bottles are just stuck straight the tank via the velcro without a guard as I don't have issues with her chewing the bottle. I also put a small strip of sellotape over the top of the bottle just to totally secure it. Out of reach from my ham obviously
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Old 04-09-2016, 04:15 PM   #9
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Yes, the problem is as far as I know they are impossible to get anywhere near where I live. Could I hot glue a piece of wood (thin) To the back of the bottle then velcro? I'll have to do something as he is determined to kill that bottle.
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I'm not sure what to use as a guard wait on further suggestions. There's other ways of attaching a bottle to a tank I'm sure.
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