Here you go WW these are some pics. Don't know if it will work out or not but i am going to give it a shot.
Fire belly newts..?
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Let me know if you guys think i should change anything. i have no clue what the plants are i just found them in my backyard.
tricksterpup
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EMG alot of these tend to become tiger salamanders. I had friends who had a couple of these but they eventually became a salamander. These guys need very very clean water or it will force them to mature and leave the water. Water quality is a must for them.Emg said:
Here is the info on the actual animal called the mudpuppy or water dog.
MUDPUPPY or WATERDOG
Identification
This large aquatic salamander, commonly known as the Mudpuppy or Waterdog, has bushy maroon external gills behind the head. In warm or oxygen-poor water, the gills are more extensive and more brightly colored, whereas they are smaller and paler in oxygen-rich water. The majority of the body is gray or brownish-gray with blue-black blotches. The belly is lighter, generally pale gray or yellow, and may sometimes have dark spots. The tail fin is often tinged with orange or red. There are irregular dark stripes running through the small eyes, and each foot has four toes. Colors fade with age, and some older specimens may be almost black. Young and larvae can be striped with red, yellow, or dark stripes, while others are uniformly gray.
Distribution and Status
The Mudpuppy can be found from New England and adjacent southern Quebec west through the Ohio valley on to southern Manitoba, south through the Mississippi Valley to Missouri, Tennessee and North Carolina, and to northern Georgia, Mississippi and Alabama. The Mudpuppy is found in all eight Midwestern states. It is considered a species of Special Concern in Ohio and Indiana, and is listed as State Endangered in Iowa. Although they can be locally common, the Mudpuppy has disappeared from many common locations.
Ecology
Although they can swim quite well, the Mudpuppy tends to live on the bottom of its aquatic habitat, burrowing under submerged objects. The species can be found in permanent bodies of water, that are at least three feet deep, such as lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams.
Threats and Management Issues
Due to their odd appearance, the Mudpuppy has been falsely labeled as dangerous, and people that catch them while fishing will often kill them. The species is also sensitive to chemicals, and population declines have been noted from the Great Lakes where chemicals were used to control lamprey populations.
Resources
General reference guides and websites.
Reference guides and websites specific to Amphibians.
Links to more information on the Mudpuppy outside the Herp Center
Illinois Natural History Survey
University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
Well after about 7 pet stores i finally had one that will order the fire belly newts for me. I had them order 3 newts. And i am also going to have 2 fire belly frogs in there as well. I had a questions before they get here. Does PH matter with them if so where should it be keep at. Thanks.
tricksterpup
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IF your ph is at 7, I think you are gonna be fine. Also you stated that you have some guppies, you can probably add a few trios to that tank as well, that is if you have the common guppy. Most people would fret if their fancy got eaten.04cobratorchred said:
The tank looks great cobra! Great set up!
However, I must arn you that fire-bellied toads and newts might not work in the long run. It should be species only. Your setup looks like it can support either newts or the toads, but I would strongly advise against having both in your aquarium. They both emit toxins that can be fatal to the other species. The toads are also known to bite off limbs of the newts. There are numerous "horror stories" about that on the internet.
However, I must arn you that fire-bellied toads and newts might not work in the long run. It should be species only. Your setup looks like it can support either newts or the toads, but I would strongly advise against having both in your aquarium. They both emit toxins that can be fatal to the other species. The toads are also known to bite off limbs of the newts. There are numerous "horror stories" about that on the internet.
WinterWind said:
WW thank you very much for letting me know that. The guy at the petstore told me they would be ok together. But now the more i read i see what your staying. i was going to do 3 newts and 2 frogs. but now i am not going to do the frogs so how many newts do you think i can do in a 10 gallon thanks.
Generally, I wouldn't put more than 4 newts in a 10 gallon. But if you dilligent with water changes, I suppose you can go with 5. Newts aren't at all social, and don't need company. And you have a filter as well, so 4 or 5 shouldn't be a problem.
Looks good cobra...the only change I would make is to use a sponge filter instead of that blue thing. The sponges work just as well but blend into the scenery alot better. To clean them all you need to do is squeeze out the sponge in the bucket that has the old water you just changed out of the tank. I use these types....
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=3940&N=2004+22768
It's not exactly the same, but very similar and works the same.
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=3940&N=2004+22768
It's not exactly the same, but very similar and works the same.
