10 gallon tank need advice . . .

[Regal Boids]

Hi I just got a new rack for my 10 gallon tanks for my rats. How does everyone keep their lids down? any advice would be apreciated. Thank you

[Shelby]

These are plastic tubs? I use binder clips like you can get at the office store to clamp lids on. Beware that rats chew out of plastic tubs.

[Regal Boids]

nope they are 10 gallon TANKS. sorry for the misunderstanding. would moving tape work the wide clear stuff?

[Regal Boids]

Is anyone out there? Sorry if it seems like I am rushing you but I am not. I just need to know so that they dont get out as they are very curious and always try to get out.

[gmmuscle91]

that would probably work. you could also try to find a to use bungee cords

[Regal Boids]

Okay i will use the tape for now until i move then i will pick up some bungie cords as it will be much easier than keeping untaping and taping when i have to give food or water.

[JLC]

Didn't the tanks come with screen lids that snap on or lock on? I always get the kind that slide in and you can lock into place...but I have a 10 gal with a lid that snaps on. I'm pretty sure it would be secure enough to hold a couple rats. 10 gal seems small to me for rats...but that's just me. I've never kept them and don't know for sure.


I would avoid something like tape simply because rats need frequent attention and it would be a pain and a mess to deal with. And such inconvenience is liable to increase the chances of procrastination and neglect of animals.

Maybe just some extra weight on the lid, like a heavy book?

EDIT: Of course, tape should be fine until you can do something easier like bungee cords.

[Regal Boids]

I have a 20 gallon where the 2 studs and his ladies go when i want them preggie but the 10 gallons are for moms that are on babies or are about to have babies. Nope my screen dont lock into place. I am just going to use the tape until i move in 9 days and then i will get bungie cords. Thank you everyone for the advice.

[JLC]

Coolios....have fun with 'em Andre! Rats are so neat!

[Regal Boids]

I know it seems like they are pregnant forever when you need those babies. lol