Average Rating Given To This Care Sheet Is 3.00 (1=lowest, 5=highest)Last Updated: 02/01/2004
Main Category:
Aquatic/Land
Sub Category:
Salamanders, Newts
Care Sheet Submitted By:
BRUCIE
Years Experience:
10 to 15 Years
Species:
JAPANESE RED-BELLIED NEWTS
Other Species or Phases this Care Sheet May Cover:
AQUARIUM SET-UP
Sexing and Characteristics:
2-MALE AND 2-FEMALE
Mostly Active During:
Both
Substrate and Water Needs:
TAP WATER WITH STREES COAT. CHANGE BI-MONTHLY
Lighting and UVB:
FLOURESENT. OFF @NIGHT
Temperatures and Humidity:
ROOM TEMP / more susceptible to diseases at temperatures above 75 degrees
Heating and Equipment:
ABOVE SURFACE WATER PUMP AND FILTER ON TRICKLE
Caging Provided:
10-GALLON, SILK PLANTS, GRAVEL BOTTOM WITH A LARGE ANGLE CUT ROCK FOR AIR ACCESS AND REST PERIODS. THEY LOVE THE ROCK!
Diet:
Omnivorous
Description of Diet:
HBH NEWT FOOD/ DRIED BLOOD WORMS
Supplements, Nutrition and Usage:
N/A
Maintenance:
MINIMAL,WATER CHANGE BI-MONTHLY AND VACUUMING OF GRAVEL
Some Words on this Species:
LIKE THINGS TO CLIMB AND REST ON, ROCKS AND PLANTS.PREFER LOW PLANTS LEVEL WITH GRAVEL. EASY TO CARE FOR. QUESTIONS TO: DIAGNOSTICMONKEY@AOL.COM
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