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Ph and question

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travis

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I just did a ph test on my newt tank. It's been about a week, i used spring water purchased from the store and the ph is between 7.4 and 7.8 depending on where in the tank I tested. Is this ideal for my eastern newts?? Will it affect their eating habits?

Also, i just noticed (for the second time) one of the little guys was under the water and had both back legs essentially floating upward from his body. I tried to get a picture but he was rather camera shy about it. Should I be worried at this behavior?

Thanks guys and gals. You are a true help!!
 
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jennifer

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For most newts, I would say that this pH is perfectly good. However, I've had bad luck keeping Notophthalmus in somewhat alkaline water, and it's possible that the pH *might* have been the cause (or not, I don't really know).

Is there a reason you don't use your own tap water (suitably dechlorinated)?
 
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travis

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I worry about the tap water here. We have had some issues with pipes and city-wide orders not to drink the water for a certain duration... i think spring water is just a safer alternative. I keep fish with the tap water here and have not had any problems. I truly want to raise these newts and allow them to live good lives. All my pets are like children to me and i just want them to be safe.

Good news is that I checked on my newts about five minutes ago and caught a glimpse of the skinny one eating a live tubifex worm. Hooray!!
 
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