2 Chinese Fire bellys in a 65 litre?

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pretty much the title, would 2 chinese fire bellied newts be comfortable in a 65 litre? (good filteration)
 
I think 65 litre is more than adequate for two (thats a 17 gal to our american friends).

Chinese fire bellies are pretty undemanding to be honest. Lots of water (you can fill to couple of inches from the top) and lots of plants and maybe rocks. Sounds good to me.

You don't even need the filtration. regular water changes should be more than suitable once the tank is cycled. If you do decide on filtration go for a sponge filter rather than a powerhead as they don't appreciate the current.
 
That´s a big tank for two orientalis.
I would recommend considering other species unless the H.orientalis you had in mind come from a breeder. Every single one that you´ll see at shops will be WC and imported from China.
 
Azhael said:
That´s a big tank for two orientalis.
I would recommend considering other species unless the H.orientalis you had in mind come from a breeder. Every single one that you´ll see at shops will be WC and imported from China.
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I already have the newts, I've had them in a bigger tank for about 4 years now but I don't really see them much so I was wondering if I could move them into my 65 litre instead. thanks :happy:
 
Ah, ok. A tank that size would make a luxurious home for a pair of orientalis. If you plant it densely it will require a ridiciously low amount of maintenance so you´ll be able to just sit back and enjoy watching them fill it with larvae.
 
Make sure there is a lid - I had an alarming (although amusing) incident when I was carrying out tank maintenance of an orientalis climbing out of the jug and along the wall like spiderman
 
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