C. orientalis won't go into water

[Thomasbc]

Hello. I have a terrarium (60x45x60cm) whit three blue tail newts and two c. orientalis. I know that people say they can't be housed together, but they seem to get along fine, so I have them in the same terrarium. But now I dont know if it's good anymore. One of the c. orientalis won't go into the water. Should I give them away? What can I do.
Please help.

 

[Jennewt]

These FAQ list some of the reasons for a newt to stay on land:
Caudata Culture - Frequently Asked Questions

Can you set up a second tank or terrarium for the orientalis? It is fairly easy to provide a terrarium (soil, not water) in a secure plastic tub with holes in the lid. On land, the newt will need different foods.

 

[AeonMapa]

Unless they are juveniles they shouldn't be kept in a terrarium. Both those species are aquatic aren't they? Maybe try housing them in separate 10 gallon tanks with maybe 80% water and 20% land. They should take to the water. They're a lot healthier and easier to feed aquatic

 

[Thomasbc]

I can set up a plastic terrarium Withe soil. And my terrarium is mostytsky water, there is only a chunk of tree.

 

[Elliriyanna]

The problem is not with them not getting along its that they are not native to the same region, Secrete different substances and really have different needs.

How long have you had the orientalis?

 

[Thomasbc]

For half a year, I think.

 

[TristanClark]

Your newt is either sick or is just stressed or you could have unclean water or it could be to warm. C. orientalis is a very delicate and that's exactly why I no longer keep them but hey everybody likes what they like lol. I suggest making sure the water is the right temps, make sure its clean and just leave the newt alone don't handle it or keep putting it in the water because that will only stress it further. newts do this thing with their skin when they are stressed it makes them float.. i'm assuming you've seen this. leave your newt alone awhile make sure your not doing anything wrong and if it keeps doing it then it's something wrong with the actual newt or its just sick.

 

[Azhael]

H.orientalis is a very tough species that requires very little to be at optimal conditions and thrive. The problem of course are WC animals which are treated terribly.
The terrestrial animal is almost cerainly suffering a combination of the left over stress from importation and current inadequate conditions. They frequently go terrestrial as a result of the misstreatment and remain so unless water conditions are optimal. They are at their pickiest at this time, once they are aquatic they tolerate a large spectrum of conditions.

Make sure your water parametres are ideal and that your tank is very heavily planted. The newt needs perfect conditions to recover.

As for the mix, very bad idea...there are several reasons for this...pathogens, competition, hybridization...

 

[Thomasbc]

Thanks. I'll look at the water then.