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 Nov 1 2007, 04:41 PM
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 Royal Pain in the Ass  Group: Members Posts: 2968 Joined: 1-August 06 From: Leicester UK Member No.: 23410  |
i got two Chinese Firebelly newts. they live in a 20gallon tank that i have 3/4 full of water. i have noticed a build up of algae, not much but spots are developing on some of the deccor. would it be safe to add a couple of corys, and possibly a bn pleco.
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Nov 1 2007, 05:23 PM
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Fish Addict Group: Members Posts: 626 Joined: 17-September 06 From: Pittsburgh, PA Member No.: 24936 |
I've read on Caudata.org and other places that any tankmates for newts are very much frowned upon, as newts are highly predatory - though generally WCM minnows should be okay. Plus, Corydoras and BN are tropical, while Firebelly Newts are coldwater.
I'd just chuck some ramshorns into the tank if I were you. Assuming the newt doesn't eat them, they should do an okay job, and they do fine in unheated tanks. |
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Nov 3 2007, 03:14 PM
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Royal Pain in the Ass Group: Members Posts: 2968 Joined: 1-August 06 From: Leicester UK Member No.: 23410 |
QUOTE (eschaton @ Nov 1 2007, 05:23 PM)  I've read on Caudata.org and other places that any tankmates for newts are very much frowned upon, as newts are highly predatory - though generally WCM minnows should be okay. Plus, Corydoras and BN are tropical, while Firebelly Newts are coldwater. I'd just chuck some ramshorns into the tank if I were you. Assuming the newt doesn't eat them, they should do an okay job, and they do fine in unheated tanks. both the pleco and the corys are quite happy in temps of around 70-72 as are the newts. sorry i should have said Chinese firebell newts, so the aggression is not a problem as these guys aren't. |
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