hong kong newts fighting.

[EdsExotics]

Hey i have 2 Hong Kong warty newts in a 3 foot tank and they are fully aquatic with rocks breaking the waters surface so they can get out if they want.
But just lately i have them biting each other a lot, i have only seen this at feeding time but it could be happening other times too.
I don't know what sex they are and im wondering if i should split them or not.
They seem to be getting a lot more aggressive they even had a go at me the other day lol.
So what do you think i should do and do you know why they might be biting each other.
All help is appreciated.

Ed

 

[EdsExotics]

I have just this second split them up because i saw one of them with the others leg in its mouth and now he has missing toes.
As far as i know these guy have always lived together.

Ed

 

[Azhael]

P.hongkonghensis are territorial animals and they display agressive behaviour in order to keep those territories. While some individuals can live together given that they have enough space and cover, it´s common for them to behave like yours. Separating or upgrading to even larger tanks are the only options really...

 

[stanleyc]

My C. Orientalis bite each other a bit at feeding time too. But other times, they get along fine. I break them up by pushing them apart gently. Fortunately though, they never seem to sustain any injuries from it.