Is the top hard to take off &amp; put back on? We want to be able to easily take the gerbils out to play daily. Thanks!
1371480
There is a door at the top to open to reach in. The wire part just sits on top of the tank. So when you want that off you just lift it.
1815995
Easy to remove top; just two snap latches on either side. I put the entire base inside a large (44 gal. type) garbage bag... the latches are on top and grab onto the lip of base....for daily cleaning flip latches - lift off lid. Weekly, when time to toss used litter, I peel bag from around base so that what was "outside of bag" (lining the base interior) is now inside.. tie and toss.
1670346
It's really easy. On each side of the crate top, there is a sturdy plastic "tube" that is attached to one of the frame pieces and slides back to front. You align the 2 frame pieces then slide the "tube" over the joint. It holds well even with our very active 72 lb dog! To take it apart, just slide the "tube" in the other direction and the 2 frame pieces separate. It just takes a matter of seconds to do it. This crate is wonderful. The dog loves it.
2225037
Love the size of the cage. We have four cages for 5 gps. with litter pans and fleece. It's not 100% that they will use the pan. And we've had several water bottle leaks and disasters. It's all such a pain to clean/vacuum off fleece, etc... It has to be easier? I don't want to divide the space because they love running. What is the easiest, fastest, pet friendly way to clean them? THANKS!!!
590388
I have sort of lined it up near where it will sit,but 'twist' it to be sure the top & bottom rims are seated together. Maybe forgo the palm tree topper for awhile just to make it less top heavy (and more to startle your kitty if there is a problem). Scared cats take time and patience to have trust again, as I am sure you know. Maybe leave the top off for a week (I know,... what's the point of a camouflage cat pan if the lid is off? ) so that way he gets used to the pan and considers it ok before you try the top again. Good luck!
2255008
I use this for two gerbils. They've never caught their feet on the platform but mice are smaller so I'm not sure about that. The cage part itself doesn't seem to get dirty at all but it can be a pain to take off to clean the aquarium.The platform always falls out. I've never been able to get the other platform to stay in either. Buuut it does give my gerbils more room and they always go up there so I think it was worth the price and hassel just to give them more room. And I keep their ceramic food bowl up there, I used little velcro circles on the bottom so they can't knock it down, so keeping the food out of their bedding is always a major plus for the cage. I use this for two gerbils. They've never caught their feet on the platform but mice are smaller so I'm not sure about that. The cage part itself doesn't seem to get dirty at all but it can be a pain to take off to clean the aquarium.The platform always falls out. I've never been able to get the other platform to stay in either. Buuut it does give my gerbils more room and they always go up there so I think it was worth the price and hassel just to give them more room. And I keep their ceramic food bowl up there, I used little velcro circles on the bottom so they can't knock it down, so... » Read More I use this for two gerbils. They've never caught their feet on the platform but mice are smaller so I'm not sure about that. The cage part itself doesn't seem to get dirty at all but it can be a pain to take off to clean the aquarium.The platform always falls out. I've never been able to get the other platform to stay in either. Buuut it does give my gerbils more room and they always go up there so I think it was worth the price and hassel just to give them more room. And I keep their ceramic food bowl up there, I used little velcro circles on the bottom so they can't knock it down, so keeping the food out of their bedding is always a major plus for the cage. « Show Less
1611233
I found mine was hard to get off too, but when I took a firm hold of the top and just pulled strongly on the head, it came directly off, straight up. You have to show it who's the boss. (smile)
95993
The top comes off but it is really on there tightly. Keep turning it until it loosens enough to be removed.
1282359
No top. My dog kept jumping out. I put a mesh cloth over it and zip tied it and he still kept getting out. So I videoed him as I left and he would climb the gate and crawl out of a small opening of the mesh. Lil bugger lol. I ended up trading a friend for a large crate. The cage is big and would be awesome if my dog wasnt a jumper. Maybe you can get large sheets of plywood and put it on top?
1924858
I use the cage for my ferrets when we travel so I don't have any experience with gerbils. The bars are approximately an inch apart.
2282722
Are you talking about the small door on the top? Or the whole cage on top of the tank? They both very ez to remove. For the small door, you just lift the handle and pick up your hamster from the top level. Removing the top part is ez as well. Everything will be together (without rebuilding the whole thing). Just lift and put the cage somewhere flat. Just make sure you remove the tube first.
345756
It is "ok" to take on and off. Not super easy but not to difficult either. I have to say I love mine! The opening is big enough to easily scoop and I change the litter once a week and have no problems! It looks pretty nice and I'd buy it again.
958673
I have two of these cages and they work well. Under the highest visible item in the photo there is a cage top. In other words the play top can come on and off. I have a very active green conure and it works well for him because we change toys frequently to maintain his interest level. Hope this is a help.
930207
I bought this for my husband, and he does all the feeding. I think you unscrew the center top and lift if off. If that doesn't work, email me back, and I'll ask him how it works. Thanks. Diane. Email me at ddw@srt.com.
172746
The lid on mine comes off extremely easily because there are no locks/latches to attach the bottom to the top. A good, strong wind could possibly blow it off. I would look for a covered litter box that looks more like this and has the locks on the side to secure it:http://www.catsofaustralia.com/images/litterpan12.jpg
899711
No easy to take off and put back on, I do it twice a week clean it and fill it again with food. It goes inplace of the food tray however, if your cage has a swinging door you can still use it but I am sometimes afraid that it will one day fall off and my bird will be able to get out. I have dogs so don't want him getting out of the cage when I am not home.
2255007
It is easy to take off the tank, and the top latch door is fairly large so its easy to get in. It may catch little feet though, especially considering the quality of the mesh wire can be shotty. I had a dwarf hamster in it and he was okay feet wise.