Hi from New Jersey

Hi everyone,

My name is Phil and I am a 23 year old biology major from New Jersey, I've always been around animals my entire life, but over the past few years my pets have become more to my than just a hobby. Illness has forced me to stay home most of the time, so maintaining animals and their habitats have become a welcomed part of my daily routine.

I currently have three aquariums (one hospital tank, a 30 gallon community tank, and a 125 gallon tank home to my lovable 12" oscar), a large birdcage for my Myer's parrot, a five gallon hermit crab tank, and 20 gallon paludarium just in my room alone! My family cringes every time I start walking around with a new guide book, but I got to admit they have been very supporting. Some people by gaming systems, cloths, and gadgets; I get crickets and dog food.

The reason I am interested in newts is for my paludarium. I converted it myself by dividing the tank with a slate tile, which has produced a 1/3 land 2/3 water setup. The tank is planted and thriving, and is waiting for residents. I am looking for Eastern newts because of their size and tank needs. I have done hours of research on newts and salamanders and look forward to finally getting my feet wet with amphibians.

Welcome to the forum, Phil.

I was so worried when I opened this thinking you were going to ask for axolotls. PHEW!

The only concern with dividing a tank like that is flooding out the land area. I've yet to figure out a way to keep the land dry and the water wet, so to speak.

We don't allow the sale of wild-caught species here. Unfortunately, Notos aren't often available as captive-bred because they seem quite fragile during the eft stage. But do keep an eye out, sometimes there are some available.

welcome, whats rong with axolotls kaysie

Nothing. They're just illegal in New Jersey.