Paddletail Newt Setup...

[harpy]

Need advice on how to make my newt tank more natural..

I have had a breeding pair of paddletail newts for about 2 years now.. all is going great.. I have even had spawning going on. But Their tank is so plain and boring. I want to create a NATURAL looking setting.. I have NO idea where they come from in the wild, But am sure it would make them happier..not just having it look good for ME..

Right now they are in a 20 gal tall. With about 15 gals of water, a large plastic shelf, and a few fake plants.. I had LOTS of live plants but ALL of the plants have not only died, but desolved in the water..not good.

ANyone have a clue as to where I can start?? How do I get the plants to LIVE?? Is there a trick to it??

Any and all advice is greatly welcomed.

Thanks
Harpy

 

[chris]

Have a look on Henk Wallays Moscow site (in the links page on the home page here). The article is on pachytriton C, but I would think it could give you some ideas. P. labiatus come from China.
How did you get them to breed (temps etc.) and also what are the dimensions of a 20 gal tank.
Chris

 

[justin]

care sheet at livingunderworld justin

 

[harpy]

<blockquote><hr size=0><!-quote-!><font size=1>chris michaels (Froggy) wrote on Friday, July 04, 2003 - 16:44 :</font>

"How did you get them to breed (temps etc.) and also what are the dimensions of a 20 gal tank. "<!-/quote-!><hr size=0></blockquote>

I didnt try.. My tank was around 65 degrees for most of the winter, so that may have helped.. But I watched the male wrap himself around my adult female.. No eggs were ever laid.. Maybe if I can create a better setup..

Thanks.
Harpy