Getting tiger sal

[Springlizard]

I am probably going to be getting 1-2 tiger sals soon and wondering if my set up is good . I have a 40 gallon tank with tropical soil and ecoearth mix for substrate. I am going to add a layer off spagnum moss on the top and a small water dish for soaking . My question is am I missing anything? It's hard to find the specifics of what materials are good for sals and what isn't .

 

[ANash96]

Yeah sounds like you have just about everything! Just make sure that you have a hide for each tiger sal and also try and make their substrate several inches deep.

 

[Asevernnnn]

I would be careful using sphagnum moss, it tends to be a little too acidic sometimes

 

[jewett]

Here is their care sheet: Caudata Culture Species Entry - Tiger salamander

Housing for adults is discussed about 3/4 down.

HJ

 

[Sith the turtle]

Everything seems good, and I concur with Aaron, make sure that you don't use sphagnum moss, it can be acidic. Also, be sure that you feed them healthy foods, as tiger salamanders can become obese in captivity, one or two night-crawlers a week should be fine

 

[Springlizard]

Alright thank you for the information

I read through the care sheet and i am wondering if I should try to put the cage on a slant or if that is impractical for 40 gallon tank

Also is there any kind of moss I can use to help the tank retain moisture?

 

[Tiger mom Tammy]

I have my two tigers in a 40 gallon tank, no need for alterations, they will be good with what was mentioned. If you look at my tank set up pictures, I used to use New Zealand sphagnum moss, but as was mentioned, I learned it was acidic so its now a coco fibre soil mix. Their pool is buried for easy access and since they both go in and out of it so much, the substrate stays moist, in fact every few days I have to sive the soil to aireate it to make sure it doesn't get too damp! But every situation is different so you'll have to see how your sallies are. Some don't really go in the water much except to their business.