Feeding jar?

I have been reading about the feeding jar. I would like a little more info on it. What size jar is best he is a little over 4 inches. Will he find the food in the Jar?

Also, I recently saved my tiger salamander larvae from my cousin from being used as bait. I don't have every thing i need for him yet. I also have no were to release him safely.

I have him in a 10 Gallon tank with filter and aeration. im using no substrate and have a pot for him and some fake plants to hide in. The water temperature is right at 70 degrees. Is this OK?

also i can not afford a master test kit and a siphon just yet. What can i do to keep him safe, how often should i do partial water changes since i cant check water conditions?

Would a turkey baster and a net help to keep the tank clean?

I am feeding him frozen blood worms once a day. Is this to much? he seem so hungry.

He is very active and seems to be happy chasing his own reflection around in the tank.

i just want to keep him safe and comfortable until i can get all the supplies i need. Thanks so much.
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ladyleslie2013 said:

I have been reading about the feeding jar. I would like a little more info on it. What size jar is best he is a little over 4 inches. Will he find the food in the Jar?

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He should find the food in the jar quite easily. Aquatic salamanders/newts tend to hunt by smell (also prey movement via lateral line stimulation but that doesn't apply here.) As long as he can fit and get out he should be fine. I would imagine even a small half pint mason jar would be sufficient.

Also, I recently saved my tiger salamander larvae from my cousin from being used as bait. I don't have every thing i need for him yet. I also have no were to release him safely.

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Do not release him. Even if he is a native species where you live he was likely not harvested nearby and you risk the very real possibility of introducing a new disease into existing populations of salamanders in your area. Even if it doesn't look ill. Even fishing with them has negative consequences. The best plan is to care for the animal for its entire life.

I have him in a 10 Gallon tank with filter and aeration. im using no substrate and have a pot for him and some fake plants to hide in. The water temperature is right at 70 degrees. Is this OK?

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Don't let the temperature get much warmer. A second hide wouldn't be a bad idea either. Use a turkey baster to clean up uneaten food and I would think feeding once a day might be too much if you are feeding a whole cube. Every other day should be sufficient.

I would do a 25% water weekly if you don't have a test kit. If you get a chance though, most pet stores will do water tests for free so when you go in get it tested.