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There's been some great advice already, so I'll just bypass those, as I agree with everything said so far. Though you mentioned taking out the edible wood, and getting a bigger sized wheel, but you didn't mention never using the hamster ball, because that one's potentially dangerous no matter what size you get.
You should look at all the stickies on this forum, the one of interest would most likely be the cage discussion thread, as it has many pictures of different cages.
Also, something else to consider. How are you heating the cage? Because you are using an aquarium, the only way ot heat it is by a space heater, otherwise, your hedgehog could suffocate if you use heat pads or ceramic lamp, because of the lack of ventilation.
Another thing to consider...They are nocturnal, and I noticed the cage directly beside your bed. It will be loud, and you will smell feces. So something to keep in mind when keeping a nocturnal animal so close to your head while you're sleeping.
You should look at all the stickies on this forum, the one of interest would most likely be the cage discussion thread, as it has many pictures of different cages.
Also, something else to consider. How are you heating the cage? Because you are using an aquarium, the only way ot heat it is by a space heater, otherwise, your hedgehog could suffocate if you use heat pads or ceramic lamp, because of the lack of ventilation.
Another thing to consider...They are nocturnal, and I noticed the cage directly beside your bed. It will be loud, and you will smell feces. So something to keep in mind when keeping a nocturnal animal so close to your head while you're sleeping.