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Old 08-20-2017, 01:24 PM   #1
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Default Vivariums?

So under advisement from a friend of mine they suggested that I should look up some vivariums as a cage option for my hammies, as Leo and Donny are both being agitating little hams with bar biting.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Reptile-Viv...vivarium+36%22

So far I've come across this vivarium which is the right colour to go with my room but more importantly stackable so I can have both cages together and save space. Whilst it has more than enough length I'm wondering if the depth of the flooring is okay? I already plan to install another level for more roaming space and hoping it would be enough to make up for it.
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Old 08-21-2017, 02:45 PM   #2
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Default Re: Vivariums?

You could add a taller piece of wood or something to stop the substrate falling out when the door is opened. Or have a digging box/area.

A vivarium lock is probably needed just in case they manage to push the door open.
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Old 08-21-2017, 11:30 PM   #3
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You might be able to get a second hand fish tank which is bigger for the same money, or less if it's not watertight.
When I was looking on gumtree for hams to rehome I saw a vivarium that came with a hamster (which doesn't help you I know) for £30 but what I meant was think what you could find if you actually searched for tank
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Old 08-22-2017, 09:21 AM   #4
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I have my hamster in the living world eco habitat which has plexi glas sides if you are looking for a cage without bars. I got it from Zooplus online. Only problem is the lid is quite heavy and not wire so difficult to hang toys from.
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Old 08-22-2017, 12:21 PM   #5
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@Ruth Edwards

Hmm, I just looked at Gumtree for where I am but sadly nothing acceptable in size but there were some better pricing. I'll have to keep checking on it.


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The habitat would be great with a little modification to make them stack for my purpose but £120 a pop for a cage is way out my budget. Might talk to my dad about building something similar.
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