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Right now I have two setups going on - I have my 3 girls in a 20 gallon tank with 2 stories of topper (it's over 3 feet tall total, and has full floors), and then Curly is in a 10 gallon tank until I get a different cage (he's still pretty small though).

I've been looking at different methods of making cages, and really like the whole cube stuff idea, so I might give that a go. Are the holes too big for rats though?

Also - in your setups, do you have a "litterbox" or do you have Carefresh (or the equilivent) in the whole bottom?
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Vixie said:
DonnaK said:
but it's not really her place to berate people because they can't/don't keep their rats up to her standards.
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Thos aren't her standards, they are standards for healthy living.
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And one last thing before I drop the matter... I've always liked you, Vixie, but please don't patronize me because I used a bad choice of words on my comment. I do know what the standards are for healthy living.
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i kept my boys in an aquarium for quiet some time it was HUGE and had plenty of ventilation and they thrived it in i had rat kept in there all of his life he lived to be almost four! it depends on how often you clean it and how much air flow it has a tank can work if you set it up properly and clean it every day! **** my iriquois preffered the tank rather than the wire cage!
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Stephanie said:
i kept my boys in an aquarium for quiet some time it was HUGE and had plenty of ventilation and they thrived it in i had rat kept in there all of his life he lived to be almost four! it depends on how often you clean it and how much air flow it has a tank can work if you set it up properly and clean it every day! **** my iriquois preffered the tank rather than the wire cage!
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Yet, a ten gallon aquarium isn't really adequate. :(
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DonnaK said:
Vixie said:
DonnaK said:
but it's not really her place to berate people because they can't/don't keep their rats up to her standards.
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Thos aren't her standards, they are standards for healthy living.
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And one last thing before I drop the matter... I've always liked you, Vixie, but please don't patronize me because I used a bad choice of words on my comment. I do know what the standards are for healthy living.
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I was not trying to patronize you, if you worded it wrong, I understand. It really was how you said she was pushing "her standards" on everyone that pushed me, because those truly aren't just one person's preferences, it's reccomended the world over.
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Vixie said:
I was not trying to patronize you, if you worded it wrong, I understand. It really was how you said she was pushing "her standards" on everyone that pushed me, because those truly aren't just one person's preferences, it's reccomended the world over.
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Thank you :)
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Night
If you absolutely must keep your rats in a tank, make sure it's a 50 gallon or, preferably, larger. Ten or twenty gallon tanks are too small to house any rat, and should only be used for ailing/recovering rats.
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Chivahn said:
We can't all afford to fork out $200 for some extravagant setup.
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My Martin's cost 88 dollars plus shipping and handling and insurance.
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*takes a deep breath* Dang i guess i Missed a lot, I'm sorry if you feel like Night is attacking you, a lot of people feel that way and i agree sometimes she says things in a way that sound hurtful. I mean knowone wants to be told they are a bad owner or that they aren't doing the right thing. My friend have a 150 Gallon take she wants to keep her rats in and i'm going to help her save up to get a topper (unless i can push her into a "real" cage). I have a girl have lives in a tank with a topper but the topper is HUGE and i clean the tank every 2 days and deep clean every 3 days. I don't believe you were doing anything wrong, Maybe you just didn't know that tanks aren't always good or that some people don't approve of tanks. You had no idea (i'm asuming :p).
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my aquarium can fit my two kids in it LOL they are seven and five and they can both sit comfortably in it you are right though a ten gallon isn't adequate if i HAD to keep one in quarrintine in something like that i would keep one per and i would clean it like three times a day though i have like three spare cages for that
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I have tanks. My two main tanks are large, 2ft by 4ft. I have tons of toys and tubes and hamocks and igloos in them. You can make tanks work, as long as you're good about cleaning. I take out old food, stir the bedding around, and take out the wetter spots daily, and change the bedding completely every threee days or so. In the summer, I have clip on fans that I aim onto one of their hammocks so they have a stay-cool option. Maybe tanks aren't what everybody recommends, but they work for us. I also have a play tank and have a tent we all play in. I am devoted to providing a fun, safe, and stimulating environment for my ratties. As with any home, you just need to make sure everyone has enough room.
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Yea I had a 50 gal with a three story tank topper at first, it was a pain in the butt to clean so I gave the tank to my BF for his Bearded Dragon and he got me a REAL cage, lol. I love it.
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Years ago I had some rats(before I learned all this good info from you guys) and I kept them in an aquarium....I don't really like them because my rats were always sneezing and their cage was Very hard to keep clean and not smelling like pee. It didn't help that I was supposed to have two boys and it ended up being a girl and a boy....stupid pet store...I'm sure you guys can figure out what went on from there. :)

If you have a large room and can get large aquariums that's good....but I don't have a lot of space so i prefer my superpet cage....Night you used to have it. It is easier to clean and I can keep it clean and fresh for my ratties. But that is just my personal opinion and I'm sure plenty of rat parents provide great homes using aquariums....I'm just not very good at it! :)

I think when you post on here you should expect some opinions....ratty parents are just saying what they think is best and trying to help you provide the best life for your ratties. You can choose to use the opinions and advice or just ignore it....we're all protective of our babies and love them bunches so we all just want the best for them! :D
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