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Edit quantities and unit prices to match your own shopping list, and see the one-time, monthly and first-year totals update instantly.

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Static reference rates for estimation only (not live FX): USD 1 = CNY 7.2 = JPY 156. All prices are stored in USD and converted on display.

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One-time gear + 12 months of recurring costs

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Smart buying
1

Thermostat first, heater second

A heat mat or ceramic emitter without a thermostat can overheat and cause burns or fires. Temperature control is the one item never to skip.

2

No tiny wheels, no hamster balls

Wheels under 28 cm or with rungs/mesh hurt feet and get replaced within months — a double expense. Hamster balls are poorly ventilated and unsafe.

3

Refuse pine and cedar bedding

Phenol oils in pine and cedar shavings irritate the respiratory tract. Choose aspen shavings, paper bedding or washable fabric liners instead.

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