Taricha

[spanky]

Is it best to keep them in a set up with a current or with out a current.

 

[jeff]

Taricha like a small ammount of current, if that is the species in question.

 

[joan]

I have a little bit of a current with my filter, but I've also kept them filter-less. They don't seem to mind either way. Very hardy little guys, great pets.

 

[pin-pin]

It depends on which Taricha you are asking about.

Taricha granulosas are typically pond-dwelling animals, in which a current is not necessary (although fine.)

Taricha torosa are typically found in both ponds and slow moving streams, and a current is fine (but not necessary.)

Taricha rivularis are predominately found in streams and may require some current. (I haven't kept these, so perhaps the other keepers can chime in.)

Here is some information on the three:
http://www.caudata.org/cc/species/Taricha/

 

[spanky]

Thank you for the replies.