Eurycea longicauda Setup

[Haze91]

I'm getting a few long tailed salamanders and I want to make sure my setup will be appropriate for them, as this is my first experience with terrestrial salamanders. It is a ten gallon aquarium with gravel for drainage and coco fiber/fir bark substrate. I broke up slate tiles from Home Depot and a couple cork bark pieces for hiding areas. Also, I have thrown in dwarf white isopods and some springtails. I'm going to do my best to keep the tank below 70 degrees. Also, what humidity should I aim for?

 

[Noodlethenewt]

Eurycea longicauda are streamside salamanders I would suggest a semi aquatic environment that resembles their natural habitat

 

[Haze91]

Eurycea longicauda are streamside salamanders I would suggest a semi aquatic environment that resembles their natural habitat

I had been thinking about putting in a larger, deeper water dish to take up 1/3 or 1/2 of the tank with an air stone hooked up to an air pump. Do you think that would be sufficient?

 

[Salamanderman21]

Yeah that should work

 

[Salguru42]

I was wondering about a setup as well. I was shooting for a rock wall design with a slow trickle coming out of the top. The attached photo isn't mine but it's where I'm getting my inspiration from.

Is this sufficient for this species? It will have a false bottom. If I do use a pump to recirculate the water, do I have to use a filter? It will have a drainage bulkhead for occasional water drains. The substrate will be bioactive as well.

I'm really certain on their diet. Just unclear on recomended humidity levels. I've thought about incorporating a fogger or mister as well.

Thoughts?