I know ! I had the audacity to comment even though I had no idea what I was talking about. Some people !
I think you might want to go back to fish and snails after you clean the hamster cage a time or two. I don't know though, at least you could claim a hamster ran away after a little bit. You can't use that one with fish.
I thought you sounded like a professional in the area. I am like, dang, she knows her shelled creatures!
I used to have pet rats. I don't remember too many issues with cleaning other than weekly skoof out the rubbish and fresh shavings in! Much better than slimy nonsense!