35 gallon?

[VanillaMocha]

Hey guys so I have a 35 gallon tall tank and I was wondering what you guys think I should put in it and what I should do with levels and such. What do y'all think?

[HammieandMerlin]

What are the dimensions? That's one of the most important elements to examine before deciding what to use it for

[VanillaMocha]

(In inches)
Width: 10in
Length: 24in
Height: 20in

[Hamtastic]

Hrm, so it's narrow and tall. 10" is rather small, I would say--it's even narrower and shorter than a 20-gallon Long tank--but if you choose to use it, it's tall enough to have a platform. If you are looking or approximately that size, a 20-gallon Long aquarium would be more convenient, as it's 12" x 31" or so and around 12" tall, making it a lot more accessible.

[VanillaMocha]

I wish I could buy one, but since I already have this one I can't.

[VanillaMocha]

Anybody have an idea?

[VanillaMocha]

Bump bump :3

[Hamtastic]

Sorry, it just seems like an awkwardly tall aquarium for how small the base is =/ My only ideas are shelves with ramps.

[StarlightSerenity]

Hey guys so I have a 35 gallon tall tank and I was wondering what you guys think I should put in it and what I should do with levels and such. What do y'all think?

Honestly? Nothing should go in there, it's too small. I wouldn't go below 27in x 16in (ish, 70cm x 40cm) for any species of hamster. Height is great but doesn't make up for floor space. Ledges/shelves etc don't make it up either IMO as it's not flat 'running space' if you see what I mean.

Could you make a bin cage instead? Or selling it and putting the money towards a larger one? No point getting a ham just to fill an empty cage, certainly one that's not quite big enough.

[Ilovehamsters]

I agree, you would have to probably put shelves in

[Mikayla]

Honestly? Nothing should go in there, it's too small. I wouldn't go below 27in x 16in (ish, 70cm x 40cm) for any species of hamster. Height is great but doesn't make up for floor space. Ledges/shelves etc don't make it up either IMO as it's not flat 'running space' if you see what I mean.

Could you make a bin cage instead? Or selling it and putting the money towards a larger one? No point getting a ham just to fill an empty cage, certainly one that's not quite big enough.

Second this. :)

[VanillaMocha]

Compared to my other cages, this one is big. I can't sell it because it was a present. I'm getting the others bin cages but I don't want the tank to go to waste. Do you guys have any suggestions on how to put levels in?

[sully]

A little bit different insize but shows a level in Dumplings viv..............

[snaisby]

Could you turn it on it's side and make a lip for it from perspex/wood, then a big mesh door for the rest of the opening? Kind of how people adapt bookcases for their hamsters, if you search there are various threads on it. It would have a much more suitable floor area that way.

[VanillaMocha]

Thanks :3 Maybe I could do that... I'll have to see.

[Kiki_3173]

I had My hammyin a 20 gallon long for a few weeks before his bin cage. Even with a shlef it was not nearly enough space for him. I second the above post about turning it on it's side with a little DIY, if it's possible...much more floor space that way.