Quote Originally Posted by atlantiselliott View Post
Yes I know a lot about newts even firebellies so here it is ;-)

1. 10-60 gallon tank is OK.
2. Sand or gravel is OK to, can use reptie carpet to.
3. plants (Optional) hides always good and decorations (Optional).
4. Diet is worms,crickets,small fish,and blood worms or brine shrimp.
5. 70-75 degrees.
6. I recomond a filter. ;-)
7. Good luck to you and I hope the newts survive.
Let's see, where to begin...
1.Decent. Don't go too large a tank for caudata.
2.Reptile carpet in a naturalistic vivarium. Not too bright.
3.Plants are not optional for many newt species.
4.Newts feed primarily on cut up earthworm species, and in occassion, other aquatic worms, and rarely, insects.
5.Too high a temperature.
6.Most newt keepers do not use filters.
7.With your advice, neither firebelly toad nor newts will survive.