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Cages  - Cages , even those with plastic bottoms or mesh tops that may be good for other rodents, aren't a great idea for gerbils--they'll dig and burrow furiously, chucking bedding through the bars.
- Aquariums are a good choice--just make sure they're especially built for rodents and easy to clean/access the inside of.
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Food and Water
- A water bottle that works with gravity will give your little critters a cool drink whenever they want one and keep their cage clean and dry.
- Food dishes keep treats separate from bedding and waste. Try a heavy ceramic one that will be hard for your pets to tip over.
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Bedding - Store-bought bedding will be soft and comfortable. Be sure to buy a brand for rodents, or better yet, especially for gerbils, as some blends may irritate them.
- Scaps of paper or carboard also work as bedding, and your gerbils will love tearing into them to make it.
- Wood shavings double as a chew toy!
- Pile the bedding deep so your gerbils have room to tunnel!
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Carrier Case
You'll need something to carry gerbils in for trips to the vet. - The case doesn't have to be big or fancy, but it should be comfortable and have a few toys so that gerbils associate it with fun.
- Put your pets in it while their cage is being cleaned. This also helps reduce vet anxiety.
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Toys
Gerbils need plenty of play and exercise to keep them happy and healthy. They'll also need things to chew! - A plastic exercise ball will allow them to explore entire rooms without getting lost or slipping through cracks.
- Gerbils, like all rodents, have teeth that don't stop growing. They'll need something to gnaw on to file them down--preferably something woody, like a branch or cardboard.
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