I need info on how to take Care of firebelly newts Please!?

Question

I will soon be getting some fire belly newts. I have a 28 gallon aquarium. How many newts would be good?

I also would like to know what kind of land would be best. I have an old turtle dock but I have heard that driftwood and gravel pushed up to one side is also effective. What do you find best?

I figured if i used the turtle dock then I would be able to put some plants on it. Are there any types that are poisonus to newts or will effect the water?

Thank you all for your help. Sorry for being so dumb.

Rachel

Answer 1

hi there
here is a care sheet off my website
for Fire Belly Newt
the fire belly newt is one of the easyest anfbians to care for ...and they also make great starter pets ...


Common Name: Fire Belly Newt

Latin name: Cynops pyrrhogaster

Native to: Japan and parts of China

Size: up to 6 inches

General appearance: Dark brown to black in color with the ventral (belly) side being orange or red with dark patches.

Housing requirements:

Enclosure: A semi-aquatic aquarium will be needed. Fire belly newts need to climb out of the water and have a land area to bask or hide. You can do this in different ways:


Dividing the tank in half using a piece of Plexiglas to create a dry and water area.
Add gravel and slope it out of the water to create a land spot.
Use rocks or platforms at the waters' surface for the fire belly newts to climb on to.
Whichever way is used, there should be 3-4 inches of water to swim in. A ratio of 1/3 land and 2/3 water is best. A submersible filter will be needed or water changes daily. A tight fitting top is needed because they can climb the walls and get out.

Temperature: Room temperature at 68° - 70° F seems to be fine for them.

Heat/Light: A normal fluorescent or incandescent aquarium light can be used during the day. Turn off the light at night to produce a natural setting.

Substrate: Large aquarium gravel should be used so it is not accidentally ingested. Plants, rocks, moss and wood can be used to create hiding areas and land portions.

Environment: Semi-aquatic

Diet: Fire belly newts will take live insects including crickets, wax worms, and bloodworms. Make sure the prey is small enough for the newt to eat it. Some will eat fish food such as shrimp pellets, brine shrimp, or turtle floating food sticks.

Maintenance: Water will need to be added if it starts to evaporate. The filter should be cleaned and rinsed every two weeks. Clean entire aquarium as needed. Handlers should always wash hands thoroughly after handling the fire belly newts or related products.


i hope this helps you ....

Answer 2

In a 28 gallon tank i wouldn't put more than 2 newts in there. You should keep the temperature around 75 degrees and you should feed them LIVE crickets. You should also have the tank be about 25% land and 75% water. Use rocks that are bigger than the newts head for the bottom of the tank. Fill the tank with about 4-5 inches of water so they have room to swim and you should also buy a decent filter.

Answer 3

There should be a caresheet at www.anpasid.org

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