thanks for all the input everyone!! as of now, i only have the FBN, so i would like to base the tank around him. if FBTs are not a great mix, what else could i put with the newt?
setting up a new tank
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Will the tank be planted, and at what temperature will you keep it?
I think some small temperate-zone fishes such as smaller killifishes, pygmy sunfish, or even fathead minnows would make nice inhabitants in such a tank, as would ghost shrimp, dwarf crayfish, and gray treefrogs. They can all thrive in the cooler temps that newts like.
I think some small temperate-zone fishes such as smaller killifishes, pygmy sunfish, or even fathead minnows would make nice inhabitants in such a tank, as would ghost shrimp, dwarf crayfish, and gray treefrogs. They can all thrive in the cooler temps that newts like.
Good question. The thing is, FBN like low temperatures around 65-68 degrees which is on the cool side for most common amphibians seen in the pet trade. They can stress and develop fungal infections if kept warmer then 75˚ degrees. Not too many other herps can tolerate these low temperatures long term. You could possibly try a Gray Tree Frog ([SIZE=-1]Hyla versicolor).[/SIZE]
i definatly want to put live plants in it. right now, i dont use anything for heat on the 20 gallon, i didnt really have plans for the 40 gallon either. just kinda figured since they were supposed to be cooler, the ambient heat from the light would be sufficient. i think i like the idea of the gray tree frog. probably some FBNs, a couple gray tree frogs and probably 1 or 2 fish and a couple of shrimp or a crayfish. thanks for all the ideas. i will try to do a journal type deal with it, i think i might do my first attempt at the great stuff foam method. i think it will be cool, thanks again.
p.s. forgot to mention i am doing this from my girlfriends computer, so it showed up under a different name.
p.s. forgot to mention i am doing this from my girlfriends computer, so it showed up under a different name.
Sounds good. You definitely don't want to heat a tank with newts. In fact, you might try to find a cool area of your home to keep them in (lay a thermometer out in a few different spots; you might be surprised how much temperature varies even within one room); their preferred temps are a little cooler than average room temp (70 F). Keep the tank out of direct sun; that can mess with temperature too.
And please post pictures of your tank's progress!
And please post pictures of your tank's progress!
