Paramesotriton chinensis juvenile (lots of pics)

[Logan]

This is my single juvenile Paramesotriton chinensis from Otterwomans pair. This newts is doing great on whiteworms, earthworm chunks, bloomworms, and some redworms.

The current tank is a critter keeper that is roughly 2 gallons in size but only 1.5 inches of water or almost 4cm of water is used. As you can see there is a lot of java moss and 4 river stones. The stones create great surface break as well as some underwater caves.

This little guys is getting fat and growing well. He/she swims often and spends lots of time underwater searching through the caves. It also spends a good portion of its time on land but always has wet skin. If its skin starts to dry it takes a dip. I will update as things progress.

The pics aren't the best quality but hey they work

Logan

 

[Otterwoman]

I am so glad you are able to keep him alive! If I get more this coming year, I will send you some company for him. Thanks for doing such a good job, Logan!!

 

[Logan]

Thanks Otterwoman!
It has been so much fun working with this little guy. I am currently setting up a nice 10 gallon full of plants with a cork island. I know the newt wont be using the tank for a while but it will be nice for it to be ready. I'll update with pics of the other tank soon. I would also like to add that you can't see the newt in the full pictures of its enclosure because it was currently searching through the rock caves. So fun to watch.
Logan

 

[firedreams]

He looks great! Looking forward to seeing pics of the new tank!

 

[froggy]

He looks great, nice one. What temperature is he kept at?

C

 

[Logan]

Thanks everyone,
The current temp is usually 68 or 69 F. Some days it reaches 72 or so but not usually. So it ranges from around 20 to 22 C.
Logan

 

[Logan]

These new pics focus around the build of the aquarium for the paramesotriton. The newt is not in this tank yet but it will be its home in time.
Logan