Orientalis setup

markcorpus · May 4, 2012

I intend to buy several more plants but it is coming along. Also I am working on my aquarium photography skills trying to get the right exposure, flash, light combination. Proving very tricky with my camera thus far.

evut · May 4, 2012

Your set-up looks nice but unfortunately it is not suitable for newts for several reasons:
- too little water. Full tank with a small island would be much better.
- wrong substrate. Newts could swallow a piece of gravel and get impacted. Sand or bare bottom are more suitable.
- the land area could produce some nasty anaerobic decay - substrate shouldn't be so deep.

Have a look at the Housing articles here for inspiration. There are also plenty of threads to help you in the Vivaria, Enclosures & Product Reviews section.

markcorpus · May 4, 2012

I have a very different opinion and experience on this but thank you for your input.

fire_newt · May 5, 2012

I agree with Eva. Though you do have a very nice tank, it would be better suited to your newt buddies if there was more water and less land area.

Azhael · May 5, 2012

Read around and you´ll find plenty of threads discussing the requirements for this species.
What Eva said in a succint way is exactly what i would have said.
Hypselotriton orientalis is a very widespread species, their needs in captivity are very well understood.

Jan · Jun 12, 2012

markcorpus said:
I have a very different opinion and experience on this but thank you for your input.

Might you elaborate on what your experiences are and over what time period you have gain these experiences with this species?

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