Is it better to have a gerbil in a tank or a habitrail cage?

Question

And another question... I just bought another gerbil to accompany my other gerbil. I put them together and they fought. I do not have an tank so I can't use the split cage method, is there any other way to mix them together?

Answer 1

why does no one do reseach and not look at old question and thing like that

YOU CAN NEVER PUT TWO GERBIL TOGETHER

http://www.gerbilbreeding.com/intro.htm

Also make sure the two gerbils are the same s*x

http://www.gerbilbreeding.com/sexing.htm

If not do not put them together

why can you use the split cage method, wood, mess make your own!

Answer 2

I can not answer you about the fighting because I am not knowledgeable about gerbil social behaviors, but being very familiar with the habitrail cages dimentions, I can tell you that it's too small for one gerbil, let alone two, and confined space could explain the fighting behavior (at least it would in many rodent species).

Answer 3

Hi,

I am a gerbil breeder, and have been for several years.  I ALWAYS use tanks.  I used to use a large three-room habitrail, but they are very messy, and not exactly excape proof.  I would go with a ten gallon tank for one, but if you have two, then a 15 or 20 is better.  For the two gerbils together... I have done this many times, but have always used the split caged method.  But, I have heard of other ways that work, but have not tested them myself.  First, thoroughly clean the tank with vinegar, and wash all the toys, if they are cardboard/wood, then toss them.  Then, you can give your gerbils a bath, which sometimes helps to get rid of some of the sent.  Then you can put one in an open area that your gerbils do not ever go in, such as tub, bed, couch.  Put the NEW gerbil in a paper bag, and place it next to the other gerbil.  The paper bag is so that they can smell each other, but do not automatically go into fight mode... then, when the new one is ready, she will chew a hole, or push the bag down to get out.  Make sure you have thick gloves on whenever introducing new gerbils, and wash your hands thoroughly before handling them.  Make sure they have plenty of food and water so that there is nothing to fight over.  As I said before, I have not tried this method, but have heard great results from it.  I hope this helps!