I have a chinchilla and a hedgehog in my home. It is a mass upgrade for the hedgie a slight loss of real estate for the chin. He never really used the lower lvls of his other cage anyhow. It is so much nicer for apartment living. Having 2 cages in our house wasnt bad but we had to move for work. This cage has plenty of room and storage for both critters and supplies. Fleece linings make super easy cleaning and keeps the animal debris to themselves.