Fire bellied newts

[Stagette]

Does anyone have any information on fire bellied newts and how easy they are to look after?

 

[Discomafia]

Just do a google search on them. That's what I did...

http/www.aqualandpetsplus.com/

Has lot of good info... I have one of them in my 10 gal community tank with a couple of ottos and a school of tetras. He's doing fine, just need to make sure he's eating.

Cheers,

 

[reinhart]

if the temperature in the tank is 78, is that too high?

 

[Discomafia]

if the temperature in the tank is 78, is that too high?

From what I've read, yes, it is. But because of my lighting, the water gets heated up, and it's around 80F now, but my newt seems to be doing fine. But just because it works for me doesn't mean it might for you too. I'm going out to get a flourescent compact bulb tomorrow, hope that helps the situation... Then again, I've just had my newt for nto even 2 days now, and I might not be seeing any problem now, but I gather it'll happen soon. ALL of the websites I've read say that no heater is needed, and temperature of 75F would be the best. Hope I can get those bulbs tomorrow, or my newt will be feeling the ill effects...

Cheers,

BTW, what kind of set-ups do you have your newts in? Mine is in a community tank, but I'm thinking of getting him a tank of his own. Does anyone know what is the minimum size tank I can keep a newt in?

 

[Stagette]

Hiya, thanks for the info i'll pass it on to my boyfriend as its his pet project! I heard that they like cooler temperatures is this true or do they prefer something a little warmer?

 

[Discomafia]

Hiya, thanks for the info i'll pass it on to my boyfriend as its his pet project! I heard that they like cooler temperatures is this true or do they prefer something a little warmer?

http/www.aqualandpetsplus.com/Amphibian,%20Newts.htm

Lot of good info on newts. The first website I used actually...

http/exoticpets.about.com/cs/salamanders...belliednewt.htm

That one's pretty good as well. More on fire bellied newts specifically, so I'd say it's your best bet. Lot on care and maintainence (sp?)

As for temperature. I'd say 70F would be great, although at the moment I'm having no luck reaching that number. Also my fish wouldn't like it too much I'd guess, and that's something to take into consideration as well when purchasing your FB newt.

Is your boyfriend going to keep it in a species or community tank?

Cheers,

 

[Stagette]

Species, just going to get some newts. Saw them in a aquarium and fell in love so doing some research on them before he takes the next step. Any steps better than the one he was taking he was talking snakes and i can't stand them so i'm all for newts and they are cute ickle devils i have to say! In actual fact didn't know you could keep them with fish but it is an idea if you can might suggest it to him!

Thanks for all your help

 

[Discomafia]

I didn't know you could keep them in a coummunity tank either. I always thought a semi-aquatic set-up would be the best for them. But after reading up on http/www.aqualandpetsplus.com/Amphibian,%20Newts.htm I guess it's alright.
However, that's the only website I've read that says you can do this. Also, when I bought them at the lfs they were in an aquarium with goldfishes so... My newt seems to be doing fine as well, the only thing is temperature, but that doesn't seem to be affecting him. ATM.

Cheers,

 

[vantgE]

HI, I have some newts as well, I think the ideal tempature for them is 65, I'd also like to mention that the community aquarium I keep m,ine in don't work well they are with white cloud minnows right now and these seem to scare them from going into the water so i wouldn't suggest commmunity tanks although I've heard of it working.

 

[Discomafia]

best links i've found so far!!! on identifying what type of fire-bellied newt does your boyfriend want first of all.

a Chinese http/www.caudata.org/cc/species/Cynops/C_orientalis.shtml
or Japanese http/www.caudata.org/cc/species/Cynops/C...rhogaster.shtml

Cheers,

edit-lot of info about their habitat, housing, feeding, breeding, and sub-species even.

 

[Stagette]

It was the chinese fire bellied newts we saw, thanks for all your help and i'll pass it on to him

 

[fayetastic]

I need help i brought a fire bellied newt on sunday and woke up this morning to it dead and all the skin on its back missing and you can see its white flesh.... does anyone know what this could be.... im taking it back to shop also but wondered if anyone had any ideas

thanks

 

[raptorrex]

Does anyone have any information on fire bellied newts and how easy they are to look after?

you say it was "Chinese" firebellys so,

1, they are totally aquatic.
2, they are temperate. best below 70f.
3, eating is easy, blood worm or dafnia. they may take flake, but i have never seen that.
4, they grow to, over, 4 inches. so a tank of 20-25 gallons should be fine for two or three.
5, they like something sticking out of the water, to sit on. though its not a MUST.
6, they like calm flow. a, good, bubble filter or a small internal is fine.
7, they can live with temperate fish, but not anything aggressive.
8, they are very poisonous!!!!!!! but do not give off any toxins, into the water.
9, they are, totally safe to handle, but its not advised. never touch the tank with any open wounds/scratches, on your hands and arms.
10, if your newt is spending time out of the water this is, usually, a sign of water problems!
11, just a sprinkle of substrate, is fine. but make it , larger sized, small gravel can, on occasion, be swallowed. causing choking.

in truth, they are a doodle to keep, and are an interesting critter. but they are not that active unless, of course, there is food around.

I need help i brought a fire bellied newt on sunday and woke up this morning to it dead and all the skin on its back missing and you can see its white flesh.... does anyone know what this could be.... im taking it back to shop also but wondered if anyone had any ideas

thanks

i think i need more info here. tank size, other stock, heated or not?
but, from your description, it sounds like a heater burn. only a guess though.

 

[dipsydoodlenoodle]

It could possibly be a fungus.

I have 2 newts; as raptorrex pointed out they are fascinating animals but not very active. One of mine will run to the front of the tank and demand attention when I walk into the room; the other one will not; the other one is very tame but isn't bothered by attention. You shouldn't handle the newts except for when necessary as their skin can be damaged easily. I did a LOAD of research before getting mine and I read so many conflicting things before hand; I do however agree with what raptorrex wrote about their care. www.caudata.org is also a site dedicated to newts and salamanders and they normally have excellent information on there.

 

[raptorrex]

It could possibly be a fungus.

I have 2 newts; as raptorrex pointed out they are fascinating animals but not very active. One of mine will run to the front of the tank and demand attention when I walk into the room; the other one will not; the other one is very tame but isn't bothered by attention. You shouldn't handle the newts except for when necessary as their skin can be damaged easily. I did a LOAD of research before getting mine and I read so many conflicting things before hand; I do however agree with what raptorrex wrote about their care. www.caudata.org is also a site dedicated to newts and salamanders and they normally have excellent information on there.

might be worth adding a link to caudata, in you siggy dipsy?