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i am thinking of getting a firebelied newt or toad. one or the other. but since of my filter there is a big gap. i do not want to buy a new filter. here are some pictures of what i mean.
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can they escape?
 
Yes. And by having the intake pipe, they'll be even better at it.
 
Yep, I refer to them a cynops houdinicus for a reason. They can get out a gap half an inch wide, less even.
A tightly fitting cover is eally essential.
 
I would re-evaluate the entire top. An internal filter would allow you to use a tighter fitting glass canopy with only a small gap for the plug to escape. That gap can be plugged with a wad of cotton batting or filter floss. I also have a slight concern with the light. Incandescent fixtures are very inefficient and a high percentage of their electricity is converted to heat. Newts prefer temps on the cooler side so any external heal source could lead to stress and illness.
 
FBTs can also escape easily through the smallest of holes. Some of mine have scaled the 30+ inch sides to make a break for it.
 
MRIGUY said:
I would re-evaluate the entire top. An internal filter would allow you to use a tighter fitting glass canopy with only a small gap for the plug to escape. That gap can be plugged with a wad of cotton batting or filter floss. I also have a slight concern with the light. Incandescent fixtures are very inefficient and a high percentage of their electricity is converted to heat. Newts prefer temps on the cooler side so any external heal source could lead to stress and illness.
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the light was there for past pets
 
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