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| Little Fish Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada
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| 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!!
__________________ "The more the merrier!" 20 gallon 1 male marigold wag swordtail (named Freckles for the freckles he has ).4 platys; 2 red wags, 1 sunset, 1 variatus (all females I believe). 2 albino corys- RIP, little guy ![]() 4 harlequin rasboras 6 neons. plus 5 or 6 live plants (not sure what they are )oh and a snail infestation ![]() will be buying some sort of algae-eater... ideas anyone? |
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| Little Fish Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada
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| 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. ![]()
__________________ "The more the merrier!" 20 gallon 1 male marigold wag swordtail (named Freckles for the freckles he has ).4 platys; 2 red wags, 1 sunset, 1 variatus (all females I believe). 2 albino corys- RIP, little guy ![]() 4 harlequin rasboras 6 neons. plus 5 or 6 live plants (not sure what they are )oh and a snail infestation ![]() will be buying some sort of algae-eater... ideas anyone? Last edited by ValRasbora; 09-02-2009 at 11:19 AM.. Reason: ... |
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| Little Fish Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada
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| Fire-Belly newts like a temp. of 68 F (20C)
__________________ "The more the merrier!" 20 gallon 1 male marigold wag swordtail (named Freckles for the freckles he has ).4 platys; 2 red wags, 1 sunset, 1 variatus (all females I believe). 2 albino corys- RIP, little guy ![]() 4 harlequin rasboras 6 neons. plus 5 or 6 live plants (not sure what they are )oh and a snail infestation ![]() will be buying some sort of algae-eater... ideas anyone? |
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| Little Fish Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada
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| 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
__________________ "The more the merrier!" 20 gallon 1 male marigold wag swordtail (named Freckles for the freckles he has ).4 platys; 2 red wags, 1 sunset, 1 variatus (all females I believe). 2 albino corys- RIP, little guy ![]() 4 harlequin rasboras 6 neons. plus 5 or 6 live plants (not sure what they are )oh and a snail infestation ![]() will be buying some sort of algae-eater... ideas anyone? |
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| Medium Fish Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA
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| 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! |
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| Little Fish Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada
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| OrangeCones, What if I got like a food-dish or fed the newt on the island? Thanks for replying btw
__________________ "The more the merrier!" 20 gallon 1 male marigold wag swordtail (named Freckles for the freckles he has ).4 platys; 2 red wags, 1 sunset, 1 variatus (all females I believe). 2 albino corys- RIP, little guy ![]() 4 harlequin rasboras 6 neons. plus 5 or 6 live plants (not sure what they are )oh and a snail infestation ![]() will be buying some sort of algae-eater... ideas anyone? |
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| Little Fish Join Date: Aug 2009
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| 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 guppies, 2 mollies, 3 Mickey Mouse platies, some platy fry, 3 bleeding heart tetras, 3 serpae (blood) tetras -hornwort plants 5 gallon tank-36 molly fry, 3 snails -sword plant, small rocks, decorative castle 1.5 gallon snail tank-30+ snails R.I.P. Mimzy 9/20/09 R.I.P. Oreo 9/22/09 |
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| Super Fish Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Western NC
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| 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 |
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| Medium Fish Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA
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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. | |
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| Little Fish Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada
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| I can always try it out with a couple platies from my 20 gallon, then buy more if it works out? hmm...
__________________ "The more the merrier!" 20 gallon 1 male marigold wag swordtail (named Freckles for the freckles he has ).4 platys; 2 red wags, 1 sunset, 1 variatus (all females I believe). 2 albino corys- RIP, little guy ![]() 4 harlequin rasboras 6 neons. plus 5 or 6 live plants (not sure what they are )oh and a snail infestation ![]() will be buying some sort of algae-eater... ideas anyone? |
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