Shrimp as a feeder?

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richard

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can i use ghost shrimp as a feeder and an additional feature for my newt's environment?
can shrimp carry disease?
is this suitable for a c. pyrroghaster?
 
Yes, you can use them as tankmates/feeders. They are usually too fast to be caught by newts, but if they are eaten, no big loss. I don't know of any disease problems, but anything you get from a pet shop is a potential source. It wouldn't hurt to quarantine them for a week or two and change their water completely from what they come home in.
 
ok thank you}
i am relatively new to caring for a newt. I try. Do you know if any plants are harmful to a newt? i am looking to buy a plant, and i wonder if a plant can cause infection or a negative reaction?
 
It's unlikely to get any infection from a plant. However, the plant is likely to bring in pond snails and other micro-critters. These things are not harmful, just don't be surprised at what you get.
 
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