Chinese Fire Bellied Newts For Sale - Glasgow

[alexandra]

Hi Grant,

How many you get depends entirely on the size of tank you get. I have a 3 foot tank (2 thirds filled with water) with 3 adults comfortably living in it but I expect I could easily have 6 in there no problem as the Chinese fire bellied newts are smaller than the japanese. The Chinese grow to about 3-4” long.

If you got a tank 2 foot long or 30” then maybe 3 or 4 would be a good number to have.

I am unable to tell for certain the sexes at this stage although we could make a guess but I wouldn’t like to guarantee the sex of any of them.

I would still recommend the tank is made escape proof – some of the larger ‘babies’ are spending much much more time in the water now but every so often they scale the glass so it would be better for a while yet to plug any gaps with a bit of aquarium sponge or something – just in case.

The only other thing you should get is a filter of some sort – preferably without a strong current (a spray bar can cut the current down a lot). You can keep newts without a filter but they would need more cleaning out etc so would be more work. A heater generally isn’t needed unless your room is particularly cold. They are happy in water about 18 to 20 degrees Centigrade. Oh and some live plants are good to have in with them too.

Any other questions Grant (or anyone else) – just shout – its better to ask than wonder or get it wrong so I am happy to answer any questions you have on the newts and can even help you with setting up your tank if needed.

If you do decide to come and see them (with no obligation to buy) you can see the fully grown adults to get an idea of the adult size too which may help determine how many would suit you.

Hope this helps – enjoy your holiday J ,

Alex

[alexandra]

bump up

[GrantW]

Originally Posted by alexandra

Hi Grant,

How many you get depends entirely on the size of tank you get. I have a 3 foot tank (2 thirds filled with water) with 3 adults comfortably living in it but I expect I could easily have 6 in there no problem as the Chinese fire bellied newts are smaller than the japanese. The Chinese grow to about 3-4” long.

If you got a tank 2 foot long or 30” then maybe 3 or 4 would be a good number to have.

I am unable to tell for certain the sexes at this stage although we could make a guess but I wouldn’t like to guarantee the sex of any of them.

I would still recommend the tank is made escape proof – some of the larger ‘babies’ are spending much much more time in the water now but every so often they scale the glass so it would be better for a while yet to plug any gaps with a bit of aquarium sponge or something – just in case.

The only other thing you should get is a filter of some sort – preferably without a strong current (a spray bar can cut the current down a lot). You can keep newts without a filter but they would need more cleaning out etc so would be more work. A heater generally isn’t needed unless your room is particularly cold. They are happy in water about 18 to 20 degrees Centigrade. Oh and some live plants are good to have in with them too.

Any other questions Grant (or anyone else) – just shout – its better to ask than wonder or get it wrong so I am happy to answer any questions you have on the newts and can even help you with setting up your tank if needed.

If you do decide to come and see them (with no obligation to buy) you can see the fully grown adults to get an idea of the adult size too which may help determine how many would suit you.

Hope this helps – enjoy your holiday J ,

Alex

Hi Alex, thanks for replying!

I'm heading through to Dundee tomorrow to pick up a 88L tank so once I get it set up then I will come through and get some newts from you! Have you still got lots left? I think 5 will fit nicely in that tank if I put say 60L of water in and the rest used for land?

Whats the best filter to use? Can you link me to a good site?

Thanks

Grant

[dodgy]

hi
would you post out un-morphed 1's???
if you will i'll have 5 off you.

[alexandra]

Hi, Sorry not able to post any out,
Thanks for your enquiry though

[GrantW]

Originally Posted by GrantW

Hi Alex, thanks for replying!

I'm heading through to Dundee tomorrow to pick up a 88L tank so once I get it set up then I will come through and get some newts from you! Have you still got lots left? I think 5 will fit nicely in that tank if I put say 60L of water in and the rest used for land?

Whats the best filter to use? Can you link me to a good site?

Thanks

Grant

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[alexandra]

Hi Grant,

Thats great PM replied to - sorry I missed your listing

[alexandra]

There's just a few left looking for homes now. Thanks everyone who has bought so far

[alexandra]

Bumpity bump..... still some left - any more takers ?

[firebelliedfreak]

any eggs?????