Floating newt

[caudatadude28]

Yesterday my eastern newt started floating and I dont know why. When I touch him he will dive down. I gave him a little resting spot besides the plants that I have in his cage. Help please.

 

[oregon newt]

What are your water parameters? There are a number of reasons why your newt would float. Stress, water quality, constipation, etc.

 

[Kaysie]

If it can swim down, and doesn't bob at the surface, it could just like the surface. What's your setup like?

 

[caudatadude28]

it is in a ten gallon tank with some plants, and some gravel. It also has a floating piece of styrofoam.