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Alpine newt help please

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I have an adult female who is in an aquatic set up with some floating cork and java moss. I also have a juvinile who is in a terrestial set up.
Space is becoming a bit of an issue so I would like to keep these two together.
So a couple of questions....
Will she try to eat the smaller one, she is about 4 inches compared to the youngsters 2 inches?
Should I set up a 50/50 tank for them?
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Maddie
 
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In my experience, an adult alpine is unlikely to try to eat something that big. If the setup has plenty of hiding places and the animals are well-fed, the risk would be small (but not quite zero). The bigger problem will be to arrange a setup where both of them are comfortable and willing to eat.
 
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I now routinely raise alpine newt larvae in the same (well planted) tank as the well fed adults.
 
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