My Boyfriend Is Upgrading - Page 3

Charley101 · 05-10-2012, 08:06 AM

I think the tank would be better for a pair of gerbils

only because it is so high and they could make extensive tunnels!

Charley101 · 05-10-2012, 08:16 AM

Although, saying that, it might be too 'cubey'

Vicki S · 05-10-2012, 09:19 AM

Sometimes I watch them but depends what sort of mood I am in tbh

And charley101 if it is suitable for gerbils it would give me an incentive to persuade the OH into getting some more

Vicki

cathface · 05-10-2012, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by samzyzg

I have a random question, do you ever just sit/stand and watch the fish or follow them xD I tend to do this whenever I walk into my livingroom, and i have conversations with the shrimp xD

LOL I have a betta tank with shrimp in on my desk, next to my computer, so I often just look over and chat to the betta (and the shrimp if they decide to pop out and say hello) hahaha. glad I'm not the only one!

Charley101 · 05-10-2012, 11:29 AM

What is the height of the tank? You say its 60cm x 60cm? As you said its a cube i'm guessing 60cm? It looks taller to me though lol

Charley101 · 05-10-2012, 11:38 AM

If it is 60cm x 60cm x 60cm then that would make it a 49 gallon tall tank. The minimum for a pair of gerbils is 15 gallons but many consider 20 to be minimum. That would be plenty of space for a pair of gerbs

If you do ever consider gerbils and it is your first time, i would stick with a pair and try and get males if you can. They are a lot more chilled than females. Also, the more gerbils you have, the more of a risk that they could declan in the future.

Let us know what you decide

Vicki S · 05-10-2012, 12:02 PM

Not to sure on gallons but it holds just over 200 litres and yip its a 60cm x 60cm x 60cm
Vicki

Charley101 · 05-10-2012, 12:07 PM

Yep it's a 49.8 gallon tank. So nearly 50 gallons. Pretty good size!

Vicki S · 05-10-2012, 12:09 PM

I might even just move the two boys we have into it then give pie-ella the tank there in at the minute.

Vicki

Charley101 · 05-10-2012, 12:14 PM

Oooh i didn't know you had gerbils! I expect i forgot if you mentioned it before. Sorry!

What size tank are they in at the mo? Sounds like a good idea cos then you wouldn't need to buy another tank for pie-ella