Care Sheet for Salamanders, NewtsAverage Rating Given To This Care Sheet Is 3.92 (1=lowest, 5=highest) Last Updated: 05/04/2005 |
Main Category: | Aquatic/Land |
Sub Category: | Salamanders, Newts |
Care Sheet Submitted By: | Torch |
Years Experience: | 1 to 2 Years |
Species: | Chinese Fire Bellied Newts |
Other Species or Phases this Care Sheet May Cover: | None |
Sexing and Characteristics: | Males have more swollen cloaca, and when in breeding condition they develop a sheen to their tails. Females are often plumper when viewed from above.
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Mostly Active During: | Day |
Substrate and Water Needs: | Mainly Aquatic, use aquarium rocks for the bottom and plant live/fake plants though live are better.
Use bottled water for your tank. |
Lighting and UVB: | A blue fluorescent bulb will do fine |
Temperatures and Humidity: | Like cool temps around 68F (20C) or a bit lower are ideal. |
Heating and Equipment: | Filtration should be provided, but strong currents are best avoided. Under gravel filters are your best option. |
Caging Provided: | I have an all water 10 gallon aquarium with live plants that houses 3 Newts all Fire Bellies and there is an aquarium cave. |
Diet: | Omnivorous |
Description of Diet: | Although my 3 newts eat mostly meat I have seen them nibble on the plants. |
Supplements, Nutrition and Usage: | The plants provide enough nutrients. |
Maintenance: | Change 1/3 of the water every 2 weeks. |
Some Words on this Species: | They are excellent escape artists. |
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