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Is pond water ok for baby newts.

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jim

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Ive got 7 baby italian crested newts that recently hatched, I know I must change half the water daily with spring water but is it ok to use pond water(from my healthy wildlife garden pond) as its got lotsa little bugs in it that the newts could eat. Also what is the best thing to feed them as they are very small, and can I put some pond weed in their nursery tub????
 
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william

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yes you can use pondweed, infact it is best if you do, it gives them places to hide in, and they are less likely to eat eachother. you can use pondwater, but make sure there are no bad insects in there. if your still stuck for food, try infusoria. get a lettuce leaf and dip it into boiling water for about 20 secs. then put it into pond water and leave it for 48 hrs. it should make a green cloud in the water, which is very good for young newts.
 
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