Start with the glass cage measurements, not the pet label
Before you plan any gerbilarium setup, check the cage against the space you have and the pet you keep. The Savoy Gerbilarium lists an overall size of 58.5 cm (L) x 38 cm (W) x 47.5 cm (H). Those are the external measurements supplied for the cage, so use them to confirm it fits your table or stand and leaves room for the top and front doors to open.
The same record lists a glass base, a deep base for burrowing, and a multi-floor layout with two shelves and two ladders. For a glass cage for gerbils, that combination matters more than the accessory count: the base sets how much bedding you can add, and the shelves and ladders decide how the upper space is used.
Measurements that shape the setup
- Gerbil, Rat & Hamster Glass Cage – Savoy Gerbilarium with Accessories | Little Friends: Overall size: 58.5 cm (L) x 38 cm (W) x 47.5 cm (H). Use these figures to check floor space and height before you commit to a location.
Gerbil, Rat & Hamster Glass Cage – Savoy Gerbilarium with Accessories | Little Friends - Gerbil, Rat & Hamster Glass Cage – Savoy Gerbilarium with Accessories | Little Friends: Top and front doors measure 10.8 cm (H) x 12.7 cm (W). Door size affects how easily you can reach in for cleaning, bedding changes, and daily checks.
- Gerbil, Rat & Hamster Glass Cage – Savoy Gerbilarium with Accessories | Little Friends: The cage includes a hamster wheel of 13.5 cm and a hamster house door of 4 cm (H) x 4 cm (W). These supplied accessory dimensions help you judge whether the included items suit your pet and how much extra room remains.
Set up the Savoy Gerbilarium in a practical order
The supplied record does not include a manufacturer step-by-step assembly sequence or bedding-depth instruction. Use the order below to organize the setup around the measurements and features that are confirmed.
- Check the location and door swing: Place the cage where the 58.5 x 38 x 47.5 cm footprint fits and the top and front doors can open fully. The door openings are 10.8 cm high and 12.7 cm wide, so plan your reach-in space around those dimensions.
- Plan the deep base for burrowing: The Savoy has a deep base designed for natural burrowing. The supplied information does not state a bedding depth, so choose a depth that leaves the upper structure and doors clear and suits your pet. Do not treat any figure as a manufacturer recommendation.
- Arrange the two shelves and two ladders: The multi-floor system is part of the cage design. Keep the ladders connected between levels and check that the shelves leave room for the included house and wheel.
- Place the included accessories: The cage comes with a house, wheel, and food bowl. The wheel is listed at 13.5 cm, and the house door at 4 cm x 4 cm. Position them so they do not block the ladders or the door openings.
- Confirm ventilation and access: The record confirms top and front door access and lists bar spacing as approximately 1.1 cm. It does not provide a separate ventilation specification, so judge airflow from the actual cage design and keep the cage in a well-ventilated room.
Which pets the Savoy Gerbilarium is listed for
The product record lists gerbils, rats, dwarf hamsters, and Syrian hamsters as suitable. That is a broad list, so treat it as a starting point rather than a guarantee of fit for every individual animal. The glass base is described as chew-resistant compared with standard plastic enclosures, which is relevant for gerbils and rats that gnaw.
For a hamster glass cage setup guide, the key question is whether the internal layout suits your hamster's size and activity. The supplied information does not give internal floor area or a maximum pet size, so check the cage in person if you can, and consider how the 13.5 cm wheel and 4 cm house door compare with your pet.
Gerbil tank accessories: what is included and what to check
The Savoy is described as a complete setup with a house, wheel, and food bowl. Before you add extra gerbil tank accessories, check the space left by the two shelves and ladders.
- Included house: The house door is 4 cm (H) x 4 cm (W). Confirm your pet can pass through comfortably and that the house sits securely on a shelf or in the base.
- Included wheel: The wheel is listed at 13.5 cm. Check that it runs freely and does not crowd the ladders or shelves.
- Included food bowl: The record lists a food bowl but gives no capacity. Place it where it will not tip or block access.
- Extra accessories: The supplied information does not list additional accessories or compatibility with other products. Add only items that fit the measured space and do not interfere with the cage structure.
Cleaning and daily checks with the glass base
The glass base is the main cleaning advantage: it resists chewing and wipes clean more easily than a plastic base. The supplied record does not include cleaning instructions, products, or a cleaning schedule, so follow general small-pet hygiene and your own routine rather than a manufacturer-prescribed method.
Use the top and front doors for daily checks and spot cleaning. The door dimensions of 10.8 cm x 12.7 cm are modest, so plan larger bedding changes around the top opening and make sure the cage is secure afterward. The record does not state a lock or latch specification, so check the doors on the actual product.
Product facts for your setup notes
- Gerbil, Rat & Hamster Glass Cage – Savoy Gerbilarium with Accessories | Little Friends: The Savoy Gerbilarium by Little Friends is a glass cage listed for gerbils, rats, dwarf hamsters, and Syrian hamsters. Use the listed species as a starting point, then check the measurements against your own pet.
- Gerbil, Rat & Hamster Glass Cage – Savoy Gerbilarium with Accessories | Little Friends: The cage has a deep base for natural burrowing and a multi-floor system with two shelves and two ladders. These features determine how you arrange bedding and use the vertical space.
- Gerbil, Rat & Hamster Glass Cage – Savoy Gerbilarium with Accessories | Little Friends: Included accessories are a house, wheel, and food bowl. Knowing what comes in the box helps you avoid buying duplicate gerbil tank accessories.
