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is there such a thing as a fully aquatic newt or something similar that would be suited to a community tank.

I think they would be quite interesting!

Anyone?
 
The only thing that is suitable for a community tank is an african dwarf frog (NOT african clawed frog!). Most newts need some land available to them at least, and newts are little eating machines that will eat your fish. Not a good candidate for interspecies tanks at all. ;) So, look into african dwarf frogs. They're cute little critters.
Take care,
Mary.
 
Don't get me wrong, but if the fish was to big to be eaten by the newt(once it reaches adult size), wouldn't they be compatible?
 
With ADF's make sure you do not have a tall tank or they will have trouble getting to the top for air.
 
dorkfish said:
Don't get me wrong, but if the fish was to big to be eaten by the newt(once it reaches adult size), wouldn't they be compatible?
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No Dorkfish, it's a good question, I gave the simple short and sweet answer. The 3 most common newts you can get are 1) Oregons (a little more aquatic than the others, but depending on the individual newt they can be more or less aquatic by personal preference). They are also extremely toxic and release their toxins into the water through normal respiratory processes. Most fish are not designed to deal with these toxins on a day in day out continuous basis. Oregons also need cool water, so no heated tanks. 2) Fire bellied newts, see above. They are a little less toxic, but also less aquatic so they definitely need more land space. I do know that EMG has had much success with small tanks mixing fire bellies with fish, but generally it's not recommended. 3) Red Bellied newts. By far the least toxic, but much moreso land dwellers, also. Now, I don't even know the temp requirements for the latter two newts, and you'd be talking about vivarium setups.

To learn more about our amphibious friends please visit www.caudata.org. A great site, with tons of information!
Take care,
Mary.
 
or a mudskipper. So you would have to have half land and water. Theyre usually adapted to this enviroment. or you could have a floating piece of something in there so they could climb on
 
Thanks mduros, I may be setting up a 10g soon for frogs or newts so that site should really help.

tmfreak said:
or a mudskipper. So you would have to have half land and water. Theyre usually adapted to this enviroment. or you could have a floating piece of something in there so they could climb on
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Mudskippers are brackish (need marine mix, NOT aquarium salt) and the average persons comunity tank is fresh. But it's still a good sugestion anyway.
 
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