Hello from the Pacific Northwest

[Elleth]

I've lurked here intermittently since 2015, but never actually got anything because I was keeping bettas at the time and had no free tanks or space. Also was a bit intimidated at the thought of trying to keep an amphibian alive, especially since I was pretty new to fish then, too.

I've been betta-less for around half a year now, and I'm ready to start a tank up again. Except this time I don't want a fish, I want an aquatic newt. Lol!

I haven't decided for sure which species I want as I am still doing lots of research, but I am particularly interested in Ichthyosaura alpestris. I'm not sure if they're considered more difficult to care for or not. I'm also highly interested in tylototriton verrucosus and cynops pyrrhogaster. I'd honestly be happy with any of the above.

I'm not interested in breeding, and it doesn't sound like these are very social creatures. Should I just get one, or is it better to have a pair?

Anyway. I'm looking forward to setting up and cycling a tank after Christmas and taking my time figuring out which I want and where to get it.

Heh. Sorry for the novel!

 

[Herpin Man]

Welcome to the forum. I keep Italian Alpines, and I am very satisfied with them. They are hardy and easy to keep. I keep them aquatic year round. If you are a first time caudate keeper, I can't imagine a better species to start with. They do well singly or in groups.

 

[Elleth]

Thank you!

From the care sheet they sounded like a hardier species, but they weren't in the ones recommended for beginners so that made me hesitate a tad. It's great to hear from someone who actually has some, thank you so much for your input. I love the way they look, but I didn't want to get in over my head.

 

[Otterwoman]

That was one of my first species also. I love them. I found them easy enough.

 

[Elleth]

That was one of my first species also. I love them. I found them easy enough.

I'm glad that the consensus is that they are fairly easy to care for! I've been browsing through the forums and reading up on them. They are so beautiful!