Care Sheet for Salamanders, NewtsAverage Rating Given To This Care Sheet Is 3.50 (1=lowest, 5=highest) Last Updated: 08/09/2004 |
Main Category: | Aquatic/Land |
Sub Category: | Salamanders, Newts |
Care Sheet Submitted By: | Newtluvur411 |
Years Experience: | 1 to 2 Years |
Species: | Fire Bellied Newt |
Other Species or Phases this Care Sheet May Cover: | Fire Bellied Newt |
Sexing and Characteristics: | Males Have longer tails. I have 2 Breeding pairs |
Mostly Active During: | Day |
Substrate and Water Needs: | I use bottled water and gravel.( NEVER EVER USE TAP WATER WITHOUT DECHLORINATING IT!!! ) |
Lighting and UVB: | I just use natural sunlight |
Temperatures and Humidity: | Day= 75-80f Night= 70-75f |
Heating and Equipment: | Warmth of the sun (In Winter I use a heat mat or aquarium heater) |
Caging Provided: | I have a 15 gallon aquarium with about 5 inches of water with gravel on the bottom and some live plants. I also have a large floating island in there with a water dish on it. |
Diet: | Omnivorous |
Description of Diet: | I know people say they are fully carniverous but my newts often nibble on the live plants. But they also eat frozen bloodworms. |
Supplements, Nutrition and Usage: | Well... they plants count as vitamins. |
Maintenance: | I use a filter. |
Some Words on this Species: | My first pet. Very Easy to take care of. |
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