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What size tank would a...

Hong Kong Newts (Paramesotriton hongkongensis), a pair of them

Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma tigrinium)

Axotl (Ambystoma mexicanum)

Marbled Salamander (Ambystoma opacum)

Emperor Newt (Tylototriton shanjing)

...be comfortable in?


Thanks. :wacko:
 
Roho said:
What size tank would a...

Hong Kong Newts (Paramesotriton hongkongensis), a pair of them
A pair would probably be alright in a standard 10 gallon, although a 20 gallon long would provide more room, as these are rather large and robust newts.

Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma tigrinium)
A single adult tiger salamander would be fine in a standard 10 gallon.
Axotl (Ambystoma mexicanum)
Axolotls are a bit different- they can grow rather large and prefer a good amount of space. One would be alright in a 10 gallon, but the water quality would probably stay more stable in a 20 gallon long, which would also provide more room.
Marbled Salamander (Ambystoma opacum)
A single adult would do fine in a 10 gallon.
Emperor Newt (Tylototriton shanjing)
A single adult, again, would also be fine in a 10 gallon.
...be comfortable in?
For most a 10 gallon tank will suffice, however it seems the 20 gallon long tanks are much more versatile and allow more floor space.

Good Luck!
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This should hopefully answer your questions; If you use the search function, there are quite a few threads that discuss tank size, particularly for axolotls.
 
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