NeptunesRevenge
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I recently started a Paludarium build using a 100 gallon tank, 60" x 18" x 20".
My wife and I have always loved the idea of a semi-aquatic tank set up and when we got the chance to build one we were very excited.
I have kept freshwater fish and saltwater fish before but this is my first time dealing with newts.
The tank is kept in a back room that never gets above 72 degrees and the water temps have never risen above that.
I'm using a filter that sits in the back corner and the water lands on a log in order to disperse the force of the water so the current is overpowering for the newts.
Large gravel is used throughout the tank and creates a slope to bring the newts up to the terrestrial area.
Live plants are being used to emulate their natural habitat.
I'm also using a 48" LED light with automatic timer set for 8 hours per day.
The newts are Alpine Newts I recently received through a fellow caudata.org member, Dustinaquilar.
I have 6 of them and they love exploring their new home.
I will be feeding them frozen bloodworms, live bloodworms, and frozen blackworms.
If you have any questions feel free to ask and if there are any suggestions they are very welcome!
My wife and I have always loved the idea of a semi-aquatic tank set up and when we got the chance to build one we were very excited.
I have kept freshwater fish and saltwater fish before but this is my first time dealing with newts.
The tank is kept in a back room that never gets above 72 degrees and the water temps have never risen above that.
I'm using a filter that sits in the back corner and the water lands on a log in order to disperse the force of the water so the current is overpowering for the newts.
Large gravel is used throughout the tank and creates a slope to bring the newts up to the terrestrial area.
Live plants are being used to emulate their natural habitat.
I'm also using a 48" LED light with automatic timer set for 8 hours per day.
The newts are Alpine Newts I recently received through a fellow caudata.org member, Dustinaquilar.
I have 6 of them and they love exploring their new home.
I will be feeding them frozen bloodworms, live bloodworms, and frozen blackworms.
If you have any questions feel free to ask and if there are any suggestions they are very welcome!