Newb from Bristol, need advice :)

[Raziel]

Hi, new to the forum http://www.caudata.org/forum/showthread.php?p=179241#post179241

I thinking of getting a couple of newts/salamanders but still researching on the care needed and what equipment I need. I already have a 150L aquarium that I had kept my turtle in so it's mainly research and decoration that I need to make any newts/salamanders that I get feel safe and happy.

I live in Bristol (Uk) and I am wondering what is a good newt/salamander is for a beginner that does not grow too big, smaller that better. Is a 150Litre tank big enough for maybe 2 or newts ? When I had a turtle the general rule regarding living space was 40L for every 1 inch of shell length. Is there something simular for newts and salamanders ?

My main question is, does anyone know where in Bristol (uk) I can purchase newts or salamanders ? I cheacked out a few reptile and pet shops to no avail. If there are any breeders or if any one knows of any breeders in the Bristol area I would love to hear.

Thanks for reading, hope you can help. :happy:

 

[Nathan050793]

Firstly, Welcome to the forum!

For beginner newt suggestions, I'd start here- http://www.caudata.org/forum/showthread.php?p=178468#post178468

Newts and salamanders like to have their floor space, so long tanks tend to be the best option. Unfortunately, I'm not versed in metric, so I can't give you any good examples. In the U.S. we would suggest nothing less than a standard 10 gallon tank for a small species.

As for where to purchase newts, located at the bottom of the forum page is the "for sale" section. Many people from the UK offer CB animals for sale here, so feel free to take a look.

Good Luck!

 

[Raziel]

Thanks Nathan

 

[Raziel]

I think 150 Litres is a little less than 40 gallons. Not sure if you use inches or cm but my tank is 48 inches long, 12 inches wide and 15 inches high, if you don't work in inches I can convert them to cm if you like but as you said they like long tanks and 10 gallons is ideal then I think my tank is fine.

Im still reading and learning but what common spiecies of newt grows to 5-6 inches (12-16 cms) ? I don't wont to get one that will our grow its tank... smaller that better.