My newt wont dive??

[Pumpkin]

I bought a newt about 2 weeks ago and only recently he started eating, but hes very active in the water and on land but he seems like he cant dive under the water to get food. He also doesnt seem to be bloated and is very skinny

 

[Pumpkin]

I bought a newt about 2 weeks ago and only recently he started eating, but hes very active in the water and on land but he seems like he cant dive under the water to get food. He also doesnt seem to be bloated and is very skinny

Edit, I have lowered the water lvl quite alot and now hes trying to drive under for food but still cant fully send himself under

 

[Autistic Catholic]

Did he come from a breeder or a pet store? If a breeder, you might want to contact to see if he's always had this problem.

In the meanwhile, make sure that the food is easily accessible for him so he can eat.

What type of newt is it as well?

 

[Pumpkin]

Did he come from a breeder or a pet store? If a breeder, you might want to contact to see if he's always had this problem.

In the meanwhile, make sure that the food is easily accessible for him so he can eat.

What type of newt is it as well?

From a pet store, I should've asked more questions about how old he is/eating problems but at the time I didnt even think about it and hes a fire belly newt just under 2inches

 

[Autistic Catholic]

What is the flow of your tank?

I just read that fire belly newts are poor swimmers and need minimal flow.

 

[Pumpkin]

I currently have no filter but i have been changing the water every 3-4 days, he loves being in the water too more often than one land

 

[Pumpkin]

I currently have no filter but i have been changing the water every 3-4 days, he loves being in the water too more often than one land no flow

 

[Autistic Catholic]

They're aquatic. I'm not certain about water parameters for a fire belly newt, but you may want to test them to make sure they're fitting for him. I also have read a lot of pet store fire belly newts are wild caught and that can be stressful, so there may be something to do with water quality or other stresses.

 

[xxianxx]

If its a juvenile its terrestrial. It will avoid water except for a dip now and again.

 

[Pumpkin]

I dont think it is juvenile, because it loves the water and will actively swim just not under the surface level until today im noticing him under the water, must prefer shallow waters. also can they breathe underwater?

 

[Pumpkin]

Do you also know what type of mold this is and if its harmful