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cjf2048
Pondweed
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 Posted - 02/01/2011 : 20:19:58
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My lad and I are looking to buy some newts, probably Chinese fire belly. We plan to use our 90 litre AR 620 Aqua One Aquarium (62x39x52cm), and to half fill it with water, with some form of floating log or island to provide land.
I have looked for info on the web and found a reasonable amount of info, and it looks like I wont need a heater, but will obviously need a a filter. Can anyone advise on the following.
1) Filter - I know I need one which causes minimum water current, and I am keen for one which does not look too ugly – Can anyone recommend anything specific.
2) How many newts will a tank of this type sustain. I am looking for 4 or 5, but does this sound reasonable
3) Food - I have seen tubes of Aquatic Newt Food which I assume can be the base diet, which we supplement with things like frozen blood worms – does this sound reasonable.
Any help appreciated
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cjf2048
Pondweed
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Posted - 03/01/2011 : 15:35:22
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Update
1) just seen the Exo Turtle Basking Cliff (medium) (http://www.exo-terra.com/en/products/turtle_cliff.php) which is a filter built into a plastic rock and is available from a number of places in UK - Does this look like a reasonable option for newts
3) Just checked out frozen blood worms. They come in frozen cubes, and I suspect one cube is way to big as a single meal for a small handful of newts. How are these normally used - is it a case of defrosting and given for several meals - how long would they keep once defrosted, or can the frozen blocks be cut up while frozen?
Additional question. Plants - I plan a to include a few plastic and a few real plants - is this a reasonable plan
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Kehhlyr
The Amphibian Administrator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/01/2011 : 16:55:38
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It all sounds good from what I can see and what you've described.
In regards the bloodworm 1 cube will do it, you'll be surprised at how much they can eat.
I used to put the cube of bloodworm into an eggcup to defrost with a little bit of water for 40 mins or so before feeding as then the bloodworm would drop into practically one place on the bottom of the tank so it was easier to monitor feeding.
I'd recommend getting yourself a turkey baster as well it's perfect for picking up little bits of debris that will eventually build up on the bottom of the water bit. |
-=Kehhlyr - The Resident Loon
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Kazerella
The Amphibian Administrator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/01/2011 : 10:38:53
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I would also advise that you do vary the diet a bit too.
Prepared newt food and frozen blood worms are fine, but the odd live food would supe-up the diet too. Think of it like frozen veg for us - perfectly good to have in, but the fresh stuff packs more nutritional value. 
As for the filter, I would choose one that's not very disruptive, as amphibians can become stressed if the water is disturbed too much. |
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Newt Tank Setup Help for Newbie
