Rock Basin 24 cm for Rodents & Rabbits

Trixie Rock Tub 24 cm for rodents and rabbits

The Trixie Rock Tray 24 cm is a natural-looking resin tray that can be used in various ways in the enclosure. Thanks to its rocky exterior, the tray fits beautifully into a natural setup, hamsterscaping, or gerbilscaping. The smooth interior is practical to use and easy to keep clean.

With these types of containers, DRD focuses primarily on their function within the enclosure. This rock container can be used as a food bowl, water bowl, or sand bath, depending on the animal and the application. For small rodents, it makes a nice sand bath or natural landscaping container. For larger animals such as guinea pigs and rabbits, it can be particularly useful as a low food bowl for vegetables, herbs, or snacks, for example.

Advantages of the Trixie Rock Tub

✔ Natural rock design for a beautiful scape look
✔ Can be used as a food bowl, water bowl, or sand bath
✔ Made of synthetic resin with food-safe application
✔ Stepped edge makes it easier for small animals to get in
✔ Smooth interior is practically easy to keep clean
✔ Ideal for hamsterscaping and gerbilscaping

Why choose a rock bucket?

A standard food bowl or sandpit is functional, but sometimes stands out too much in a natural setting. The Trixie Rock Bowl, on the other hand, has a rocky exterior, allowing it to blend in much more beautifully with cork, wood, moss, sand, stones, and other natural materials.

The container is low and wide. This allows animals to easily access it and enables it to be used in multiple ways. For small animals, it makes a fun sandbox or scaving box. For larger animals, it can be used as a low feeding bowl for vegetables, herbs, pellets, or snacks.

The stepped shape on the edge and inside is a handy detail. Small animals can step into the container more easily and reach the contents. This makes the container particularly interesting for dwarf hamsters, hamsters, mice, and gerbils when used as a sand bath.

For which animals is the Trixie Rock Bowl suitable?

• Mouse: suitable as a small sand zone, food bowl, or natural landscaping element. Due to its low shape, mice can easily reach it.
• Dwarf hamster: suitable as a sand bath, food bowl, or decorative aquarium. The stepped shape helps small animals step in and out of the box more easily.
• Hamster: suitable as a sand bath, food bowl, or a natural part of hamsterscaping. Choose the filling based on the purpose: sand for bathing or food/snacks for a feeding spot.
• Gerbil: suitable as a sand bath, food bowl, or part of gerbilscaping. Gerbils can actively dig and move sand, so place the container stably and check regularly.
• Rat: suitable as a shallow food bowl or snack bowl, for example for vegetables or enrichment. Do not use as a sand bath for rats; rats do not need a sand bath and fine sand can be unpleasant for their respiratory system.
• Guinea pig: suitable as a low food bowl for vegetables, herbs, snacks, or pellets. For guinea pigs, this is not a sand bath, but primarily a natural-looking food or snack bowl.
• Rabbit: suitable as a low food bowl for vegetables, herbs, or snacks. Due to its wide shape, it can also be pleasant for a quick snack in a run or rabbit room.
• Chinchilla: suitable as a food bowl or small snack bowl. For a real sand bath, this bowl is usually on the shallow side; for chinchillas, it is better to choose a spacious, suitable sand bath with suitable chinchilla sand.
• Degu: suitable as a food bowl, snack bowl, or small sand area. For coat care, a good sand bath with suitable bath sand remains more important.

Therefore, do not choose based solely on the animal species, but primarily on what you want to do with the container: feeding, offering water, providing sand, or landscaping. The same container can serve a different function for each animal.

Use as a sandbox

For small rodents such as mice, dwarf hamsters, hamsters, and gerbils, the Trixie Rock Tray can be used as a sand bath. Fill the tray with a suitable layer of bath sand. The layer must be deep enough for rolling, scratching, and bathing, but not so high that the sand falls out of the tray immediately.

For hamsters and dwarf hamsters, a sand bath can aid in grooming and adds extra variety to the enclosure. For gerbils, sand is more important, as they enjoy using a sand bath regularly. For gerbils, preferably use suitable bath sand or chinchilla sand.

Do not use shell sand. Shell sand is sharp and unsuitable as bath sand for rodents. Always choose a type of sand intended for coat care or for the specific use in the enclosure.

Use as a food bowl or snack bowl

The Rock Bowl can also be used as a low feeding bowl. Its wide shape makes it convenient for animals that like to eat from a low edge. You can fill it with kibble, pellets, herbs, vegetables, or a small snack.

For guinea pigs and rabbits, this bowl is particularly interesting as a natural food or snack bowl. Think of a portion of fresh vegetables, dried herbs, or some pellets. For rats, the bowl can be fun as a vegetable or snack bowl in a run or spacious enclosure.

Do you use the container for wet vegetables or moist food? Clean it afterwards and dry it thoroughly. This keeps the inside fresh and prevents food residue from sticking.

Use as a water bowl

The container can also be used as a shallow water bowl, but please check carefully if this suits your animal and enclosure. Due to the shallow shape, bedding or sand can end up in the water more easily. Therefore, place the container on a stable, clean spot and change the water at least daily.

For burrowing animals such as hamsters and gerbils, a water bottle is often more practical as a permanent drinking facility, because an open bowl can fill up with bedding more quickly. For guinea pigs and rabbits, a water bowl can be pleasant, but always choose a spot where the bowl stays clean and is not easily knocked over or soiled.

Beautiful for hamsterscaping and gerbilscaping

Thanks to its natural rock look, this planter fits beautifully into a scape. You can combine it with cork, moss, wood, stones, terracotta, desert sand, or natural substrate. This way, the planter becomes not only functional but also part of the overall appearance of the enclosure.

For hamsterscaping, you can use the container as a sand area, feeding area, or small decorative element. For gerbilscaping, it can serve as a sand bath or sturdy snack bowl. Make sure to place it on a stable surface, as gerbils may dig actively and move the furnishings.

The planter is not intended to be buried under heavy layers of ground cover. Due to its shallow shape, it comes into its own best as a visible rock planter in an open area.

Material: synthetic resin

The Trixie Rock Bowl is made of resin. This material makes it possible to create a natural rock shape with a smooth, practical interior. The inside is easy to wipe clean and suitable for use with food or sand.

Synthetic resin is hard and dimensionally stable, but it does require proper maintenance. Regularly check the container for cracks, sharp edges, or damage. Do not use the container if it becomes damaged.

Although resin is often quite resistant to daily use, it is not a gnawing material. Remove the tray when your animal starts actively gnawing on the edges or tries to dislodge pieces.

Cleaning and maintenance

Clean the Rock Tray with cool to lukewarm water and a soft cloth or brush. Do not use hot water, harsh cleaning agents, or soap, as this can damage the material. Dry the tray thoroughly before refilling it with sand, food, or water.

Do you use the bin as a sandbox? Sift or replace the sand regularly and remove droppings, food remnants, and wet spots. Do you use the bin as a food bowl? Remove leftovers promptly, especially with fresh vegetables.

Check whether the bin is still smooth and intact during every cleaning round. Pay particular attention to the edges, steps, and the inside.

Great to combine with

The Trixie Rock Tray 24 cm fits well with natural decor and practical feeding or sand areas. You can combine it with:

• Hamsterscaping
• Gerbilscaping
• Bath sand
• Hamster sand & sand bath
• Gerbil sandboxes
• Feeding bowls
• Guinea pig food bowls
• Rabbit food bowls
• Resin products

Good to know

Offer the Trixie Rock Tray only under supervision and check regularly for wear. Do not use the tray if cracks, sharp edges, or damage occur. Do not clean the tray with hot water, soap, or harsh cleaning agents. Use only suitable bath sand or chinchilla sand as a sand bath, and not shell sand. For rats, guinea pigs, and rabbits, this tray is primarily suitable as a food or snack bowl, not as a sand bath.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can you use the Trixie Rock Tub for?

You can use the container as a food bowl, water bowl, or sand bath, depending on the animal and its location in the enclosure.

What are the dimensions of the Rock Basin?

The dimensions are approximately 24 × 20 × 5.5 cm.

What is the Rock Basin made of?

The container is made of synthetic resin.

Is the Rock Tub suitable as a sandpit for hamsters?

Yes, for hamsters and dwarf hamsters, the container can be used as a sand bath. Fill the container with suitable bath sand and check regularly to ensure the sand remains clean.

Is the Rock Bowl suitable for gerbils?

Yes, gerbils can use the container as a sand bath or food bowl. For a sand bath, use suitable bath sand or chinchilla sand and check regularly for contamination.

Is the Rock Bowl suitable for rats?

Yes, but primarily as a food bowl or snack bowl. Do not use the bowl as a sand bath for rats, because rats do not need a sand bath and fine sand can be unpleasant for their respiratory system.

Is the Rock Tub suitable for guinea pigs and rabbits?

Yes, as a low food bowl or snack bowl for vegetables, herbs, pellets, or snacks. This is not a sand bath for guinea pigs and rabbits.

Can I use shell sand in this container?

No, do not use shell sand. Shell sand is sharp and not suitable as bath sand for rodents.

How do I clean the Rock Basin?

Clean the bin with cool to lukewarm water and a soft cloth or brush. Do not use hot water, soap, or harsh cleaning agents.

Does this container fit hamsterscaping?

Yes, thanks to the natural rock look, the tank fits very nicely into hamsterscaping, gerbilscaping, and natural decor.

Useful shopping links

• Hamsterscaping
• Gerbilscaping
• Bath sand
• Hamster sand & sand bath
• Gerbil sandboxes
• Feeding bowls
• Resin products

The Trixie Rock Tray 24 cm is a versatile tray for natural-looking enclosures. You can use it as a sand bath for small rodents, as a low food bowl for larger animals, or as a rocky landscaping element in a beautifully decorated enclosure. Thanks to the resin finish, stepped rim, and smooth interior, it is practical to use and beautiful to look at.