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PandaBaby · 05-22-2016, 10:56 PM

Hey

I have a vivarium for my Syrian.

There were plastic vents in the lower and upper corners. I changed them to metal to prevent chewing and escaping. I got these off amazin and they cost less than £3 each. We also cut a large hole across the top of the tank and then placed wire mesh over the top for extra ventilation. Got from local hardware shop for about £7. Works a treat.

Here are the vents. They were the size of our holes:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The 2 vents we had didn't feel like enough ventilation. So that's why we added the mesh on the top also.

I also purchased a small rubber wedge for the glass door just incase to ensure the door can't be opened on its own. It cost 99p off ebay.

Hope this helps ��

05-22-2016, 10:56 PM
PandaBaby Adult Hamster Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 339	Re: Vivarium Vents or Mesh? Hey I have a vivarium for my Syrian. There were plastic vents in the lower and upper corners. I changed them to metal to prevent chewing and escaping. I got these off amazin and they cost less than £3 each. We also cut a large hole across the top of the tank and then placed wire mesh over the top for extra ventilation. Got from local hardware shop for about £7. Works a treat. Here are the vents. They were the size of our holes: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 The 2 vents we had didn't feel like enough ventilation. So that's why we added the mesh on the top also. I also purchased a small rubber wedge for the glass door just incase to ensure the door can't be opened on its own. It cost 99p off ebay. Hope this helps �� __________________ Proud Owners of: Sooty - Miniature Schnauzer and Belle - Syrian Hamster R.I.P Kiba our first ever little Russian dwarfie July 2012 - March 2014 and Oreo our first ever Syrian Teddy bear April 2014 to April 2016 Last edited by PandaBaby; 05-22-2016 at 11:00 PM. Reason: Added link