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this is my chinese fire belly tank
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what do you think? is it ok?

also i haven't seen my newts eat but i think the food goes at night (i couldn't find it burried in the substrate)

thanks
 
I think it looks like a pleasant environment for a newt. Fortunately, they can't identify the threatening firearm looming behind them! The yellow color in the water comes from the driftwood, and you will probably need to do extra water changes until that goes away. I would suggest that you could increase the water level by several centimeters. More water is usually better. I would worry about whether all of them are eating. Newts can go for months without eating, so you don't really know for sure. Do they all go in the water at least some of the time?
 
i have done a few water changes and it clearer now. i also hav silica sand on top of the gravel and they appear happier.

i saw one of them eat last night. it was funny watching it creep up on a frozen blood worm.

one of my newts doesn't like the water at all it is the smallest of the three in length. should i put some bloodworm next to it on the log?
 
You can try the bloodworms, but most likely you need to put something LIVE in front of it, such as a pile of live blackworms, pieces of chopped earthworm (still wiggling), or crickets (which may be too fast for it). Land-bound newts usually do not eat or grow as well, it's vexing. If you raise the water level, that might encourage it to start going in the water.
 
yay they are eating!

just one last question. what lighting can i use for my tank?

would a 15watt bulb in a desk lamp about 1ft above the tank be ok as long as it didn't increase the temp?
 
That is a perfect arrangement for lighting, especially if it's fluorescent. If it's incandescent, it's OK as long as you're sure it does not affect temp.
 
its incandescent and is good cos its not raising the temp.

jennewt what does ur setup look like u got any pictures?
 
Try visiting Jennewts web site at
htpp://members.cox.net/jpmacke/newt.htm
The site has pics of some of her newts and set ups, as well as all sorts of newt keeping info.

MORG
 
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