Is it possible to have newts and fish together?

ValRasbora · 09-02-2009, 11:13 AM

Hey! I was wondering if I could have some newts (fire-belly probably) and some fish together in the same (ten-gallon) tank. I would set it up so there would be an island in the middle of the tank for the newts (who are amphibians, so they swim and walk) with some plants and a shelter, the rest would be water. Fire-belly newts don't like heat, so the fish would have to be cold-water... Like goldfish!! So is there a goldie that is fairly tough and hardy, but stays quite small. I would only have about one, maybe two because goldies are poop machines. So is there a small goldie, or a fish that likes or doesn't mind cold water?? Also, the tank would probably be only about 2/3 full, and the fish have to be Non-Agressive, so the newts would not be in danger.
...Oh, and if fire-belly newts and fish aren't possible, is there a lizard, a frog, or a different kind of newt that would go with fish??
Thanks so much everyone for the answers in advance!!

ValRasbora · 09-02-2009, 11:16 AM

if it helps, I would like to do something like "Semi-Aquatic Setup #3" or something like "Semi-Aquatic Setup #8" at this link...
Caudata Culture Articles - Setups, Semiaquatic
It would be slightly smaller, as my tank is only ten gallons!
Thanks again everyone.

ValRasbora · 09-02-2009, 01:05 PM

Fire-Belly newts like a temp. of 68 F (20C)

ValRasbora · 09-02-2009, 01:58 PM

How about 2 or 3 platys, as they like a temp. of 68-79 F. Fire-Belly Newts are OK of a temp. of up to 70 F

OrangeCones · 09-02-2009, 04:55 PM

The fish you choose may outcompete the newt for food. They are slow feeders. They are also escape artists, so make sure the lid has no openings. They can crawl straight up an aquarium wall and out onto the hood and then off onto the floor in an instant!

ValRasbora · 09-02-2009, 06:16 PM

OrangeCones,
What if I got like a food-dish or fed the newt on the island?
Thanks for replying btw

littletankbigworld · 09-13-2009, 10:43 AM

Newts and salamanders are both really interesting. I love salamanders and used to have a few. Good luck deciding on fish. It sounds like a really great set-up. I'd love to see pictures once you figure out what you're going to do!

homebunnyj · 09-13-2009, 08:25 PM

Definitely nt any kind of goldfish.

OrangeCones · 09-14-2009, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ValRasbora

OrangeCones,
What if I got like a food-dish or fed the newt on the island?
Thanks for replying btw

Mine would only eat in the water. I guess you could try something on the island. Just make sure you have a place to move the fish to if they won't let the newt eat.

ValRasbora · 10-03-2009, 10:55 AM

I can always try it out with a couple platies from my 20 gallon, then buy more if it works out? hmm...

09-02-2009, 11:13 AM	#1
ValRasbora Large Fish Join Date: May 2009 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 603	Is it possible to have newts and fish together? Hey! I was wondering if I could have some newts (fire-belly probably) and some fish together in the same (ten-gallon) tank. I would set it up so there would be an island in the middle of the tank for the newts (who are amphibians, so they swim and walk) with some plants and a shelter, the rest would be water. Fire-belly newts don't like heat, so the fish would have to be cold-water... Like goldfish!! So is there a goldie that is fairly tough and hardy, but stays quite small. I would only have about one, maybe two because goldies are poop machines. So is there a small goldie, or a fish that likes or doesn't mind cold water?? Also, the tank would probably be only about 2/3 full, and the fish have to be Non-Agressive, so the newts would not be in danger. ...Oh, and if fire-belly newts and fish aren't possible, is there a lizard, a frog, or a different kind of newt that would go with fish?? Thanks so much everyone for the answers in advance!! __________________ Fish aren't boring like everyone says! 20 gallon planted swordtail, platy, neon tetra, harlequin rasbora, albino corydoras, otocinclus Betta bowl (heated) nothing so far. soon to do a 10g betta tank with betta imbellis. Work in progress !

09-02-2009, 11:16 AM	#2
ValRasbora Large Fish Join Date: May 2009 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 603	if it helps, I would like to do something like "Semi-Aquatic Setup #3" or something like "Semi-Aquatic Setup #8" at this link... Caudata Culture Articles - Setups, Semiaquatic It would be slightly smaller, as my tank is only ten gallons! Thanks again everyone. __________________ Fish aren't boring like everyone says! 20 gallon planted swordtail, platy, neon tetra, harlequin rasbora, albino corydoras, otocinclus Betta bowl (heated) nothing so far. soon to do a 10g betta tank with betta imbellis. Work in progress ! Last edited by ValRasbora; 09-02-2009 at 11:19 AM.. Reason: ...

09-02-2009, 01:58 PM	#4
ValRasbora Large Fish Join Date: May 2009 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 603	How about 2 or 3 platys, as they like a temp. of 68-79 F. Fire-Belly Newts are OK of a temp. of up to 70 F __________________ Fish aren't boring like everyone says! 20 gallon planted swordtail, platy, neon tetra, harlequin rasbora, albino corydoras, otocinclus Betta bowl (heated) nothing so far. soon to do a 10g betta tank with betta imbellis. Work in progress !

09-02-2009, 06:16 PM	#6
ValRasbora Large Fish Join Date: May 2009 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 603	OrangeCones, What if I got like a food-dish or fed the newt on the island? Thanks for replying btw __________________ Fish aren't boring like everyone says! 20 gallon planted swordtail, platy, neon tetra, harlequin rasbora, albino corydoras, otocinclus Betta bowl (heated) nothing so far. soon to do a 10g betta tank with betta imbellis. Work in progress !

09-13-2009, 10:43 AM	#7
littletankbigworld Large Fish Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 677	Newts and salamanders are both really interesting. I love salamanders and used to have a few. Good luck deciding on fish. It sounds like a really great set-up. I'd love to see pictures once you figure out what you're going to do! __________________ 29 gallon tank-2 orange Mickey Mouse platies, 2 white Mickey Mouse platies, 2 dalmatian mollies, 3 bleeding heart tetras, 2 serpae (blood) tetras, 1 peppered corydora catfish, 1 upside down catfish, 4 otocinclus catfish -hornwort plants, sword plant 5 gallon tank-molly fry, platy fry -hornwort plants 1.5 gallon hospital tank-empty Updated: 1/20/10 R.I.P. Mimzy 9/20/09 R.I.P. Oreo 9/22/09

09-02-2009, 01:05 PM	#3
ValRasbora Large Fish Join Date: May 2009 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 603	Fire-Belly newts like a temp. of 68 F (20C) __________________ Fish aren't boring like everyone says! 20 gallon planted swordtail, platy, neon tetra, harlequin rasbora, albino corydoras, otocinclus Betta bowl (heated) nothing so far. soon to do a 10g betta tank with betta imbellis. Work in progress !

09-02-2009, 04:55 PM	#5
OrangeCones Large Fish Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Posts: 941	The fish you choose may outcompete the newt for food. They are slow feeders. They are also escape artists, so make sure the lid has no openings. They can crawl straight up an aquarium wall and out onto the hood and then off onto the floor in an instant!

09-13-2009, 08:25 PM	#8
homebunnyj Super Fish Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Western NC Posts: 1,299	Definitely nt any kind of goldfish. __________________ Judy Down to 3 tanks... from 7!! 29g: 3 goldfish (temporary)... thinking of convicts instead 55g: 12 glowlight tetras, 3 yoyo loaches (planning for another school of tetras, some more yoyo's, and maybe a pair of rams... any suggestions?) 2g: 3 guppies waiting for a bigger home and a few more buddies

10-03-2009, 10:55 AM	#10
ValRasbora Large Fish Join Date: May 2009 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 603	I can always try it out with a couple platies from my 20 gallon, then buy more if it works out? hmm... __________________ Fish aren't boring like everyone says! 20 gallon planted swordtail, platy, neon tetra, harlequin rasbora, albino corydoras, otocinclus Betta bowl (heated) nothing so far. soon to do a 10g betta tank with betta imbellis. Work in progress !