C&C® Cages 5x2 – Extra Large Guinea Pig Cage

C&C ^® Cage Wire Cube Cage 5x2 - 180 x 75 cm

The C&C ^® Cage Wire Cube Cage 5x2 is an extra-spacious and modular guinea pig cage for owners who want more floor space immediately. With a base size of 180 x 75 cm, this setup provides plenty of continuous running space, making it particularly attractive for 2 to 3 guinea pigs. The open design ensures a good overview, while the Coroplast bottom tray helps keep the enclosure practical and tidy.

Pros

✓ Extra large floor area for more walking space
✓ Original C&C ^® panels with safe mesh size
✓ Coroplast tray is waterproof and easy to clean
✓ Fully modular system, expandable in all directions
✓ Open design with a clear overview and easy care
✓ Original European C&C ^® cage from the United Kingdom

Why choose a 5x2 C&C ^® cage?

This cage is particularly interesting if you immediately want a more spacious base than a standard guinea pig cage can offer. Guinea pigs use their living space primarily horizontally. That is precisely why extra length and continuous floor area make a big difference in how an enclosure feels and is used. With a 5x2 layout, you provide more room for walking, resting, eating, and a smart layout with houses, tunnels, and hay areas.

A C& ^C® cage is also interesting because you are not tied to one fixed shape. The system is modular, allowing you to add extra panels later or rearrange the layout. This makes this cage attractive to owners who consciously choose space now and flexibility later.

Dimensions and living space

The total dimensions of this cage are approximately 180 x 75 x 75 cm . The usable floor area of the base is approximately 1.35 m² . The Coroplast bottom tray has a rim height of approximately 12 cm , which helps to better contain bedding, hay, and loose debris within the enclosure.

With this floor area, the 5x2 is a nice main setup for 2 to 3 guinea pigs . For 4 guinea pigs , expanding is advisable to create more continuous space and keep the setup calmer for the group.

Use for guinea pigs

For guinea pigs, this 5x2 setup is particularly pleasant because it is versatile. You can create distinct zones for hay, food, hiding places, and free movement, without the enclosure feeling too crowded. This makes the cage suitable for owners who want a neat, spacious base where guinea pigs can truly move around and not just slide from house to house.

If you are looking for even more inspiration for a complete setup, you can also take a look at our guinea pig cages , guinea pig runs and enclosures , and bedding & nesting material .

✓

C&C ^® cage expand (180 x 75 cm – 5x2)

Quick overview: correct base mat + popular extensions.

✓ Correct base mat: 5x2

178 x 69 cm • fits 180 x 75 (5x2)

✓ Loose panel

for extension or a partition

✓ COSY drinking bottle

easy to attach

✓ Add loft

Loft 2x1

compact platform

Loft 2x2

larger plateau

✓ Quick selection

• Bottom mat: always choose the size that fits your cage (5x2).
• Loft: handy for extra layout and a quiet zone.
• Panel: practical for extension or partition.

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Expand for (dwarf) rabbits

This 5x2 C& ^C® cage was fundamentally developed as a full-fledged enclosure for guinea pigs. For (dwarf) rabbits, the cage without extensions is primarily suitable as an indoor play area or extra run, not as a permanent primary enclosure. Rabbits especially need more continuous floor space to move around comfortably and to be able to lie down stretched out.

Because the C& ^C® system is modular, you can easily expand it later with extra panels at floor level. This makes this cage a handy building block for a more spacious rabbit setup. For this, please also check out our rabbit category.

Important to know about the Coroplast tray

The included Coroplast base tray is part of the standard 5x2 basic setup. Therefore, if you expand the cage later, this tray does not automatically grow with it. You build out the extra section using panels, and you choose a suitable base or finish for that part yourself.

Coroplast is popular within the C& ^C® system because it is waterproof, lightweight, hygienic, and easy to clean. At the same time, it is not chew-proof. If you notice guinea pigs gnawing on the edges, providing sufficient gnawing material and distractions often helps.

Manual and video

Would you like to see the assembly first? Then view the manual for the C&C Cage cages . You can also see the product video below.

Good to know

The Coroplast tray is practical and pleasant to use, but not chew-proof. Therefore, provide sufficient distraction, gnawing material, and enrichment. This helps to limit unwanted gnawing behavior and keeps the tray looking better.

If you are looking for an enclosure that immediately feels spacious for a small group of guinea pigs, this 5x2 setup is a strong foundation. If you want to expand later, you can easily build on thanks to the modular system.

Useful shopping links

• View more guinea pig cages
• Guinea pig runs and enclosures
• Correct floor mat 5x2
• Separate panel for expansion
• COSY drinking bottle

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