How to Care for an Eastern Newt
- 1). Create a habitat for the newts. Slope gravel in the tank to provide a raised land area covering about one third of the tank. Eastern newts may swallow small pieces of gravel, so use a large size. Position rocks to create hiding places. You can also pile up flat rocks to create the land area. Fill the tank with water, leaving the land area exposed. Let the tank settle for a day.
- 2). Introduce aquatic plants in the water area and turn the light and filter on. Let the tank cycle for a few days to a week. A heater is unnecessary if the tank is in a warm room.
- 3). Introduce the newts. They are social, so they should be kept in pairs or small groups.
- 4). Feed the newts a variety of live food, such as bloodworms, chopped earthworms and mealworms.
- 5). Remove about a quarter of the water once a week with the gravel cleaner and bucket. Replace with fresh, dechlorinated water. Focus on removing dirt and debris along with the water. You can dechlorinate tapwater by leaving it out in a bucket for 24 hours or use a commercial dechlorinator available in aquarium supply stores.
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