P waltl video

[Ken Worthington]

Hi, I thought I'd share this video I made today :happy:

YouTube - Pleurodeles waltl "Julian"

I've had the pleasure of looking after 'Julian' for almost a week now, and he's settling in very well.
He's active, and has quite an appetite, which is great.

The water parameters have remained in the 'healthy' area (I'll do a 20% change tonight as the gravel could use a vac).

And yes, I must remember to clean the outside of the glass before attempting to film

I hope you enjoy the video, and welcome your comments

 

[evut]

He's über-cute and has the swimming style as one of my JFBNs female! :happy:

Aren't you worried that he might swallow the gravel?

 

[Ken Worthington]

Hi Eva

Glad you like Julian! He/she's entertaining little chap!

The substrate in the tank is what I'd call 'fine-gravel/coarse-sand' in that it's 'play-sand' which has been through a 2mm sieve.

Do you feel that is suitable?

Thanks :happy:

 

[evut]

Hi, Ken,
I'm no expert but it looks quite coarse, especially in your avatar picture.
I've just put some Homebase playsand into my tanks and I'd say it looks a lot finer, kind of like beach sand. I can see the newts' traces in it.
If you have any doubts you should probably ask a separate question and some more experienced keepers will tell you. I suppose you've read about substrates on Caudata Culture.
Hope I didn't spook you unnecessarily :happy:

 

[Ken Worthington]

I must apologise in that I was wrong to say it was play-sand. (The play-sand I bought is another tank)
The sand in the video came with the tank (used as a community tropical fish tank before) and went through a 2mm mesh when I set it up.

Anyway, here's another video.........

YouTube - Pleurodeles waltl 'Julian doing his thing!'

 

[Derek]

Thats one crazy cool newt!! Thanks for sharing!!!

 

[dragonlady]

Awwwww....Ken I love him and all those plants! He is wonderful! Such a happy looking fella'! I have been considering 1 or 2 myself...think you just helped me make the final decision!

 

[JWERNER]

Awesome video clips!

I was about to get a couple Walti but I had my money tied up in going to MARS which was planned before the purchase and then I dished out a 1k some odd dollar vet bill for the dog and allergies.

I'm still crossing my fingers I can complete the deal.


I really like the Walti and yours look so happy!