N. Crocatus Baby Care

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I just purchased a Neurergus Crocatus baby from a reptile show today and had a few questions:

1) What's the ideal temperature range that the water should stay in? If it's too hot, what are some ways to cool them down?

2) I've been reading that newts have a terrestrial stage (juvenile). When would this be (how many months/years from being hatched) and how can I go about making the tank terrestrial? Additionally, what should the care be during that time? Is it crucial for them to have only access to land during this stage?

3) The breeder says he's been breeding newts for over a decade and was the one who first imported N. Crocatus into the states back in 2012. He says he's been using pellets forever and have had no problems. With that being said is there one that's highly regarded? Is it important for them to have live food? What are some recommendations for foods besides the pellets?

4) What's the best water changing schedule with a simple sponge filter in like a 7 gallon tank for one newt?

Thanks a lot.
 
The easiest way to control water temperature is to make sure your house doesn't get too hot. Your profile says you are in California? Do you have AC? If so, if your AC is set so your house is 74 or below, then you can just put a fan over the tank blowing into the water. This will decrease the temperature of the water up to 6 degrees below ambient which will put your temp in the mid to high 60s which is fine for most newt species.

I've not kept this species so I can't really tell you much about their juvenile stage, though I know people in the states prefer to keep them aquatic and not let them switch to a terrestrial stage. Not everyone does this though so you will see conflicting information on this point.

I would 100% listen to your breeder regarding any care and feeding. Ideally they will be available for email questions etc so you can get information directly from them on how they have been keeping them. That said, if you want to feed live food, cut earth worms are great for all newts.

I believe in good water quality for newts. 50% water change once a week for all tanks is my recommendation. Keep live plants to further health water quality.

Not sure if your newts have already morphed or not? If they have, make sure you have a top on your tank that goes all the way around. Newts can climb glass, not well, but well enough to escape from any hole they can fit their head through. Good luck.
 
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