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    Fire belly newts

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    Hi guys I just joined AQ. I've been working on a fire belly newt tank for a week. The problem I have now is finding newts. I bought a pair from an LFS last year but haven't seen them since. Does anyone know where I can get some? If so please message at 90355977. Thanks.
    Last edited by vinz; 20th Jun 2014 at 10:14. Reason: Remove FLS name

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    Re: Fire belly newts

    Maybe you can order direct from that LFS...
    When there's market for it, they will bring in.
    I remember some days ago 1 bro asking me where to find too.
    Last edited by vinz; 20th Jun 2014 at 10:14. Reason: remove LFS name
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    Re: Fire belly newts

    thanks but i have no idea how to order from them and i'm just looking for a few.

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    Re: Fire belly newts

    Sorry no leads from me.
    You might have to do some legwork.
    They pop up at the least expected places,
    I've seen them in those wet market aquarium stalls even.
    Suckerfish no eat poo poo.

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    Re: Fire belly newts

    thanks guys will ask around at that LFS soon. i am using aquarium soil as my substrate. is that safe for the newts? or should i cover it with a layer of gravel?

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    Re: Fire belly newts

    I have been using aqua soil with a paddletail newt since last August, so far so good.
    I have only seen paddletail newts in LFS, never fire belly.



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    Re: Fire belly newts

    Do take very good responsibility with paddle tail newt. Keep updating us with pictures of your paddletail and influence us, too.
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    I'm doing the best I can. The condition they were kept in the lfs was really bad. Crowd in a small critter keeper, some missing limbs. Wish I can save them all.ImageUploadedByTapatalk1403442362.575297.jpg


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    Re: Fire belly newts

    Wow wow wow!!
    I must say you got a gorgeous critter! It is swimming among other fishes. Hopefully, this fella isn't a predator.

    Thanks for posting, bro!
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    Re: Fire belly newts

    I think it's a female, but can't really tell. The fishes are feeders to supplement it's diet of freeze-dried tubiflex cubes.


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    Re: Fire belly newts

    Quote Originally Posted by Jimboa View Post
    I have been using aqua soil with a paddletail newt since last August, so far so good.
    I have only seen paddletail newts in LFS, never fire belly.



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    Funny i only have seen fire bellies in lfs and not paddletail newts before!
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    Re: Fire belly newts

    Please note that paddletail newts are very aggressive and territorial. Do have big tanks if you intend to keep more, if not they will start biting each other till one is weak and pass on.

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    Re: Fire belly newts

    yes paddletails and warty newts are very aggressive.
    CFBN is milder.

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    Re: Fire belly newts

    Just to share, paddle tails and warty newts (Pachytritons) are consider aquatic unlike the firebelly newts (Cynops), so don't really need dry land space. Do ensure they have more water to live in and not a small pool.

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    Re: Fire belly newts

    Yes, their aggression is the reason I only have one. Would love to keep a pair through.


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    Re: Fire belly newts

    I'm in China now and thought I'll share a photo I took today of CFBNs I saw for sale. Wish they are so readily available back home.
    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1403530621.223114.jpg


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    Re: Fire belly newts

    Wow, they look skinny. Actually they look like the japanese fire belly (Cynops pyrrhogaster) more than the chinese (Cynops orientalis). I see alot of clawed frogs behind too! =)

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    Re: Fire belly newts

    They do look like the Japanese ones but way smaller. The biggest ones are no longer than 10cm. Nice catch on the clawed frogs. There are also axolotls, alligator turtles and more. They all seemed to be wild caught.


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    Re: Fire belly newts

    Quote Originally Posted by kennethc View Post
    Funny i only have seen fire bellies in lfs and not paddletail newts before!
    hi there! I'm curious, are you sure its Fire Bellies that you saw? cuz I'm pretty sure all I've seen in LFSs are the paddle tails =( would you care to share (PM me) the LFSs place. Cuz I've been looking for it high and low!!! Especially the Chinese Fire Bellies

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    Re: Fire belly newts

    Those frogs looks like they have been artificially dyed.
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