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Kaytee 10 Gallon Aquarium Tank Topper Add On Habitat for Pet Gerbils, Hamsters or Mice

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Target Species Hamster
Product Dimensions 3.1"L x 20.8"W x 10.9"H
Breed Recommendation Small
Material Plastic

About this item

  • Converts any 10-gallon tank into a multi-level high rise for small furry pets
  • Includes Comfort Shelves, Safety Ramps, food dish, water bottle and Little Brick House hideout (Glass Tank Not Included)
  • Made using chew-proof coated wire and stain-resistant plastic parts 20" long, 10" wide, 10" high
  • For hamsters, gerbils, mice, or other small furry pets
  • Bar Spacing: 1/2"

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Kaytee 10 Gallon Aquarium Tank Topper Add On Habitat for Pet Gerbils, Hamsters or Mice

Elevate your 10-gallon tank to new heights with the Kaytee My First Home Tank Topper! The Tank Topper is specifically designed for hamsters, gerbils, and mice, revolutionizing their living space. Setting it up is a breeze, requiring only a few minutes of your time. Immerse yourself in the convenience of the Tank Topper, equipped with Comfort Shelves, Safety Ramps, a "Bowl in the Hole" Food Dish, a Critter Canteen Water Bottle, and even a cozy Little Brick House hide-out! With this comprehensive package, your tiny pet's every need is catered to, offering an engaging and stimulating environment they'll joyfully explore. Make the most of your tank and provide your furry friend with a multi-level high rise using the My First Home Tank Topper. Witness their excitement as they navigate through the various levels, discovering new adventures in their upgraded habitat.

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Kaytee My First Home

Every home has to start somewhere, so start your pet's new life with a Kaytee My First Home habitat! These habitats are so easy to set up, it'll only take you a few minutes (so easy your pet could do it). The wire top will provide you with the best view of your pet at all times.

Don't forget the rest to make this habitat a home!

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Fortified Food & Healthy Hay

The Coziest of Beddings

Super Tasty & Healthy Treats

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Elevate your 10-gallon tank to new heights with the Kaytee My First Home Tank Topper! The Tank Topper is specifically designed for hamsters, gerbils, and mice, revolutionizing their living space. Setting it up is a breeze, requiring only a few minutes of your time. Immerse yourself in the convenience of the Tank Topper, equipped with Comfort Shelves, Safety Ramps, a "Bowl in the Hole" Food Dish, a Critter Canteen Water Bottle, and even a cozy Little Brick House hide-out! With this comprehensive package, your tiny pet's every need is catered to, offering an engaging and stimulating environment they'll joyfully explore. Make the most of your tank and provide your furry friend with a multi-level high rise using the My First Home Tank Topper. Witness their excitement as they navigate through the various levels, discovering new adventures in their upgraded habitat.

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 3.1 x 20.8 x 10.9 inches; 2 Pounds
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 100079041
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ December 9, 2004
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Central Garden & Pet
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0006IUL64
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ China
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 872 ratings

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Directions

Use to convert any 10 gallon tank into a multi-level high rise for hamsters, gerbils, and mice

Customer reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars
4.1 out of 5
872 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, size and ease of installation of the pet activity structure. For example, they mention it works well, provides lots of room and that it's easy to put together. Some appreciate the value. That said, opinions are mixed on fit, sturdiness, safety, and closure.

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122 customers mention92 positive30 negative

Customers like the quality of the pet activity structure. They say it's a great product, works as intended, and is worth the price. Customers also mention that the food bowl works great and is easy to install. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...This thing is perfect, and I was surprised at how much stuff comes with it!..." Read more

"This a great hamster addition that fits on a standard 10 gallon tank...." Read more

"...The topper fits perfectly on top the tank, making this an extremely cheap cage that's still a really great home...." Read more

"...The mesh does allow users to add additional gadgets though, I added a wooden shelf for more 'upstairs' room and my ham loves that...." Read more

99 customers mention78 positive21 negative

Customers like the size of the pet activity structure. For example, they mention it gives their pets lots of room and opportunities to climb. Some say it's the cheapest way to get twice as much space. That said, most are happy with the size and recommend it as a great product for those looking to house two rats.

"...it allows you to put more bedding than a standard cage.Cons:..." Read more

"...This has given them so much more room and they can now run on a huge wheel and burrow in their nesting corner of the tank while still having lots of..." Read more

"...It adds a lot more space to their enclosure, and it was very easy to put together...." Read more

"...This is the best housing solution for Syrian hamsters we've found in years of looking...." Read more

81 customers mention70 positive11 negative

Customers find the installation of the pet activity structure to be easy. They mention that it's straight forward, quick, and easy to put together. Some say that the product is ideal for gerbils and that cleaning the tank topper habitat is much easier.

"It was easy to install - I don't care for the fact the house can't be flush against the wall of the aquarium (because the up ramp won't reach) =..." Read more

"...it is super easy to assemble. Takes 5 minutes. Arrived in a perfect condition...." Read more

"...of stuff, and effectively doubles the size of your 10 gallon tank, easy setup, i just looked at the box and snapped everything together." Read more

"...It adds a lot more space to their enclosure, and it was very easy to put together...." Read more

57 customers mention43 positive14 negative

Customers like the value of the pet activity structure. They say it's well worth the price, cheaper than most that are the same size, and a steal for the price. Some say that it'll be a pain to clean, but the tradeoff is worth it. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...Nothing falls off. Everything sits tight.It is a cheap cost-effective solution...." Read more

"...The cage itself is sturdy and secure, so it's worth the buy for gerbils in my opinion, but the plastic accessories seem to be hit or miss." Read more

"...Overall, well worth the price." Read more

"...This shouldn't sell for more than 20 dollars. I like it, but the price is too high. If the cost was lower, I'd probably have given it 5 stars." Read more

89 customers mention50 positive39 negative

Customers are mixed about the fit of the pet activity structure. Some mention that it fits perfectly and is easy to remove for cleaning, while others say that the water bottle was too small and the tank is too small for a hamster.

"...It has springs to make connection tight. Fits perfectly.3) It is easy to detach and put back as needed. Nothing falls off...." Read more

"...thing I dislike is the bottle of water that comes with it, it's terribly small, and it's a pain to reach in there and pull the thing out all the time..." Read more

"This a great hamster addition that fits on a standard 10 gallon tank...." Read more

"...The topper fits perfectly on top the tank, making this an extremely cheap cage that's still a really great home...." Read more

80 customers mention33 positive47 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the sturdiness of the pet activity structure. Some mention that the cage itself is sturdy and secure, while others say that it's very flimsy and coming apart. The wire enclosure itself is indestructible, but for gerbils, the ramps get chewed up very fast. The plastic is thick and high quality, and the tank and topper were both intact. However, some customers feel the plastic is not well constructed and the bars are kind of weak.

"...Number one, the bars are kind of weak. I think if a hamster was really determined they could either chew through them or slip through them...." Read more

"...The cage itself is sturdy and secure, so it's worth the buy for gerbils in my opinion, but the plastic accessories seem to be hit or miss." Read more

"...Plastic "...trail" products are not durable, are a pain to assemble and hard to keep clean...." Read more

"...n't stay down very well, but it hasn't hindered the mice and it seems safe enough...." Read more

38 customers mention15 positive23 negative

Customers are mixed about the safety of the pet activity structure. Some mention that it's great for Syrian hamsters, rats, and small rodents, while others say that it is very dangerous for hamSTERS and the ramps are toxic to animals.

"Easy install how ever not ideal for small mice. They can bend the cage and get out...." Read more

"...This is great for first time rat owners, and it would be good for other rat owners as well.EDIT--This is still a good cage...." Read more

"This is a good change setup for the most part, but the gerbils will likely eat the plastic...." Read more

"Great idea for a small rodent. My pet rat really enjoys this much more than her old smaller 1 story cage, but it does have a few problems...." Read more

32 customers mention22 positive10 negative

Customers are mixed about the closure of the pet activity structure. Some mention that it attaches with side hooks and seems very secure, while others say that it does not fasten tightly to the aquarium and the top closure does not snap well enough to keep the hamster inside.

"...It is easy to detach and put back as needed. Nothing falls off. Everything sits tight.It is a cheap cost-effective solution...." Read more

"...The metal hooks slid right into the frame of my aquarium and it's secure. My delivery was a day late, one ramp is missing and the other was damaged...." Read more

"...; lower portion just rests on the surface it leads to and has no way to secure it, and it seems that hamsters are not content just walking on the..." Read more

"...It was easy to put onto the cage as well and it was secure, but my mice found a small spot to get out within the first 15 minutes...." Read more

I have the reincarnation of Houdini as a hamster and this is my only possible solution
4 Stars
I have the reincarnation of Houdini as a hamster and this is my only possible solution
I have purchased three cages in the time I have owned my hamster, all varying companies, all promising to be escape proof, all proving to be more and more disappointing. At my whits end I decided I would retrieve the old fish tank I had in the attic and would just place my hamster in that, determined to fill it with enrichment activities and hope it was large enough for my ham. Luckily I looked into it online before hand - mostly because I was in need of a top that would allow airflow but keep the tank escape proof, but to also make sure it was not too small or a bad choice of a hamster living space, which is where I found a blog detailing tank toppers as an option. I was wary of buying something of Kaytee brand since my last cage was and ms. escape artist literally ate through the side of it, but hamsters don't have the longest lifespan and this fit my budget. The top seems secure enough, it fits the tank I had perfectly, and the set up was simple. The hamster seems to not care that her entire world has been changed overnight and adjusting to her new home well. I would provide this cage five stars but I have a few minor issues. The plastic is not well constructed especially for little animals that like to chew, the water bottle that comes with the cage is an absolute joke and is too small to fit in the hole in the house / it slides right to the ground, the "stairs" lower portion just rests on the surface it leads to and has no way to secure it, and it seems that hamsters are not content just walking on the platforms and bridges and may attempt to jump and or scale the sides of the cage and I could see potential for injury. Overall I am a stressed out hamster owner tired of waking up at 3am with a hamster trying to get the stuffing out of my pillows next to my head and this cage does the trick. It is a bit large, but maybe that is something my hamster needs to stop trying to escape.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2012
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Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2017
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5.0 out of 5 stars First impression is great, I'll keep updating if needed.
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2017
I have bought a Syrian hamster and received this cage-aquarium extender only yesterday, so I can share only the first experience though I had other pets before.
I liked this cage overall.
Pros:
1) it is super easy to assemble. Takes 5 minutes. Arrived in a perfect condition.
2) it is easily attached to a regular 10 gallon aquarium from Wal-Mart. It has springs to make connection tight. Fits perfectly.
3) It is easy to detach and put back as needed. Nothing falls off. Everything sits tight.
It is a cheap cost-effective solution.
4) it allows the hamster to travel up and down and separate the food, hay, toys, etc. from the wheel and hiding residence. My hamster understood how to travel right away.
5) it allows you to keep most of the bedding, hay and food inside, much less cleaning around!!!!
6) it is easy to clean inside.
7) great solutions for those who have a limited space available for a pet corner (like myself)
8) it allows you to put more bedding than a standard cage.

Cons:
1) I didn't like the included bottle, but I never intended to use it. So still 5 stars. I am a strong advocate for glass bottles anyway.
2) No extension. why not to add a hole to attach extensions??? Come on, manufacturer! learn from yourself, how to make more sales.
3) I'd buy a higher one with more shelves, I am not sure if there are any.
4) It would be great if there would be same extenders for 20 gallon tanks.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2016
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SoulMaidHealing
5.0 out of 5 stars the cage is good but the rats were scared of the ramps because ...
Reviewed in Canada on June 25, 2017
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Louise McEachern
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on March 8, 2017
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on March 8, 2017
Awesome - fit perfectly and my gerbil loves the extra space. So easy to set up
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dorothie22
4.0 out of 5 stars A good extension for a 10-gallon gerbil tank
Reviewed in Canada on June 11, 2016
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Mimikiwi
3.0 out of 5 stars Missing Parts
Reviewed in Canada on May 29, 2017
Diane
5.0 out of 5 stars The hamster loves it.
Reviewed in Canada on August 20, 2020