how oftenly can they crest?

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I was wondering does anyone know how oftenly a danube newt can crest?
 
if left aquatic some crested newts will grow a crest in spring and then again at fall.
 
My T. dobrogicus are currently building up their 2nd crest of this year, after a rather short colder period outside. I am sceptic that I will actually get eggs though. I keep mine aquatic.
 
whats the difference with keeping them aquatic or terrestrial?
 
crestednewts99 said:
whats the difference with keeping them aquatic or terrestrial?
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The difference is that when you keep them aquatic, the tank is filled with water. When you keep them terrestrial, it isn't.

Just kidding, there are numerous reports of people succesfully keeping and breeding T. dobrogicus aquatic all year round. Most people find it easier to keep them this way. Also, they tend to eat more when aquatic.
 
they do seem to eat more. I keep mine aquatic but I have been thinking of a different set up like more terrestrial with less aquatics. so is this option the same with other crested newts? keep them aquatic or terrestrial depends on the caretaker? I've heard not all crested newts are as aquatic as others. is this true?
 
crestednewts99 said:
they do seem to eat more. I keep mine aquatic but I have been thinking of a different set up like more terrestrial with less aquatics. so is this option the same with other crested newts? keep them aquatic or terrestrial depends on the caretaker? I've heard not all crested newts are as aquatic as others. is this true?
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You could give them a colder period on land, but I wouldn't know why if they do fine in the water. I don't have experience with all crested newts, but I do know that T. marmoratus and pygmaeus are more terrestrial in general, mostly only visiting the water during the breeding period.

It does not totally depend on the caretaker. You also should observe the animals closely. If they tend to spend more time on land than in water, you could think about moving them to a terrestrial setup.
 
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