Red Efts Terriarium - Need water fixture?

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Hello. I'm new to the forum and interested in keeping red efts. I have three questions. One is if I need to have water in their tank (for them to swim). The other is what I should use for bedding. Also, what kind of top is the best for their tank? Glass, screen, other?

Thanks.
 
They should definitely have some water to keep moist but red efts are mostly terrestrial so their land area should be greater than their water area. Try some moist leaves (I love java moss) and places to hide for their land area....think about walking around in the woods...get some rocks, branches- they'll like that. With regard to the tank top, I have both a screen top (MUST be tight fitting so newts can't escape) for day and overnight use and then a regular tank top (with lights, hinged door) for evening use. Screens are good because they allow evaporation which can keep the water cooler.
 
Okay, thank you. I kept some of the adults a few years ago and wanted to try the efts!
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I have a ten gallon tank that's not in use currently, so I figured two efts would be an interesting project.
 
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