P. Waltl problem

[kevin]

I have my Pleurodeles Waltl for about three months. I fed it dead tubifex and sometimes live ones, and now it doesn't eat either of them. It hasn't eaten in the last four days.
It is summer here, does that have something to do? Also I noticed today that he changed a lot of skin, much more than he ofently does.

 

[jennifer]

What is the temperature in the water? How much water is in the tank, and how often do you change the water?

Newts do not like heat, so, yes, the warmth may have something to do with it. Also, poor water quality can cause excess shedding (not a good sign).

 

[kevin]

The temperature of the water is 25°C. There are 6 l. of water in the tank, but i don't know the size of it, i'll check later. I change the water once every two weeks.

 

[jennifer]

25C (80F) is too hot. Can you move their tank to a cooler place? The tank is too small (or needs to be filled with more water). I would recommend at least 20 liters of water, with a PARTIAL water change every week or two. And be very careful to remove uneaten food within a few hours after feeding.

 

[kevin]

I'll move the tank to a cooler place and put more water in it. thanks