Most active newts?

[oxydoras]

Hey, I’m thinking about getting a first newt, but I want one that will be more active(swimming around the tank like a water monitor or other semi-aquatic lizard would) opposed to just sitting on the bottom. I’m looking for something that will generally need mostly water but will also appreciate a land area(although I’m flexible with this part and it can be only aquatic if need be) and relatively easy to keep. Any suggestions? Thanks.

 

[oxydoras]

Anyone? Should I have posted this in a different section?

 

[Herpin Man]

I keep alpine newts, and find that they are fairly active and visible. I keep them aquatic all year, but they do have a cork float that they don’t use. There is lots of aquatic vegetation for them to rest on.

 

[Finchop1]

I agree with Herpin Man on the Alpines (also kept aquatically w/ lots of floating plants). Another active newt is the Smooth Newt (Lissotriton vulgaris) - always something they want to explore in their domain!

 

[oxydoras]

I keep alpine newts, and find that they are fairly active and visible. I keep them aquatic all year, but they do have a cork float that they don’t use. There is lots of aquatic vegetation for them to rest on.

Nice, I've heard of alpine newts, but they seem to be relatively uncommon in the hobby where I am unless I do some digging. Are they particularly difficult to keep?

 

[Herpin Man]

No. They are extremely easy, but like any other herp species, there are a few things that have to be done properly. Cool temperatures, clean cycled water, secure lid, etc.

 

[dendromad]

Pleurodeles waltl are very active, especially at feeding time