Tanks & Set-Ups?

passport · Jun 5, 2011

Hey guys,

I'm pretty new to the whole newt thing and would love to see some shots of others' tanks and set-ups for Cynops. My wife's been keeping orientalis for years but in standard 10 gal tanks with tetras and occasionally one would escape. I'm trying to minimize any "newt liberation" attempts at the moment. Currently we have 2 subadult cyanurus being kept in a large size Exo-Terra breeder box with a small pump, some gravel and plants, but they're close to out growing it and I'd like to get them into either a 5.5gal or 10gal tank. We also have a lone kaiseri at the moment and hopefully some popei on the way.

Any suggestions for escape proof tank tops and ideal substrates?

Thanks,

-Kevin

passport · Jun 5, 2011

I'd love to see your tanks!

Hey guys,

I'm new here and pretty new to newts. I'm currently keeping a lone subadult kaiseri and would love to see pics of some of your tanks. Currently my little buddy is in a large size Exo-Terra breeder bow with some gravel, a filter and some plants, but after finding this forum I think I need to revise his set up, as he's being kept like I'd keep a Cynops.

I'm planning on moving him into a 5.5 gal or 10 gal set up soon and would like to get his little habitat squared away when I do.

Also, are Neurergus prone to escape like Cynops are? Any suggestions one a good tank top to keep them in?

Thanks,

-Kevin

Jan · Jun 5, 2011

Here are two articles regarding setups with pictures:
Caudata Culture Articles - Setups, Semiaquatic
Caudata Culture Articles - Setups Terrestrial

With regards to substrates:
Caudata Culture Articles - Aquarium Substrates
Caudata Culture Articles - Vivarium Substrates

Caresheets for the species you keep:
Caudata Culture Species Entry - Cynops cyanurus
Caudata Culture Species Entry - Neurergus kaiseri

Mixing species can result in disaster and is not recommended:
Caudata Culture Articles - Fish with Caudates
Caudata Culture Articles - Species Mixing Disasters

And finally, preventing escape:
Caudata Culture Articles - Escape

passport · Jun 5, 2011

Thanks for the quick reply. I had already found most of those links and they were very helpful, but thank you for posting them anyways.

I'd still like to see some pics/hear from other keepers though.

In regards to the species mixing, my wife used to keep her orientalis with tetras and other small fish, but I put a stop to that right away. I have a long background with geckos and other lizards and know the potential disasters that can occur with mixing species.

thanks again,

-Kevin

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