ChristineB
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In looking for books or websites devoted specifically to ribbed newts, I really haven't found much! It seems like they're always just a caresheet or subsection within general newt care. Is it just because they're so adaptable they don't need it? The funny thing is, there's some contradictions between experienced breeders online. One was saying to keep them at room temperature and RAISE it to induce breeding, one to keep them cool but get even COLDER for breeding. Everyone agrees to raise water levels so that must be the main thing! One said he breeds pairs in 10-gallon tanks, one said minimum 30 gallons for a trio, etc. Seems like pH should be about 7.0, folks agree.
Is there a definitive "expert" opinion to defer to on these guys? On here it seems like most people treat them like axolotls with a cork raft, so that's what I've been doing, except I turn off the cooling fan at night since it seems like a rise up to room temp isn't too stressful for them (It's also been very cold at night in my house, anyway). I'm watching water quality closely since my tank cycle isn't stable yet, and my juvenile newt seems happy and active, and is eating well daily, but I'm just curious if there's an information resource I've missed in my googling. :happy:
Is there a definitive "expert" opinion to defer to on these guys? On here it seems like most people treat them like axolotls with a cork raft, so that's what I've been doing, except I turn off the cooling fan at night since it seems like a rise up to room temp isn't too stressful for them (It's also been very cold at night in my house, anyway). I'm watching water quality closely since my tank cycle isn't stable yet, and my juvenile newt seems happy and active, and is eating well daily, but I'm just curious if there's an information resource I've missed in my googling. :happy: