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Salamanders and Newts - Tank Types

Appropriate Tank Set Ups for Different Species

by Lianne McLeod, DVM
for About.com

Oriental Fire Bellied Newt

Chinese Fire Bellied Newt

Lianne McLeod
For more information on creating habitats for the different types, see "Salamander Housing"

Terrestrial

  • Arboreal Salamanders
  • Banded Newts
  • Fire Salamander
  • Green Salamander
  • Marbled Salamander
  • Monterey Salamander (needs shallow water pan)
  • Red-backed Salamander
  • Slender Salamander
  • Spotted Salamander
  • Tiger Salamander

Semi Aquatic

  • Alpine Newts
  • California Newt
  • Crested Newt
  • Eastern Newt
  • Emperor or Crocodile Newt (shallow water)
  • Japanese Fire Bellied Salamander (only requires small land area or float)
  • Mandarin Salamander
  • Marbled Newt
  • Northern Red Salamander
  • Oregon Newts
  • Spanish Ribbed Newt (shallow water)

Aquatic

  • Amphiuma species
  • Axolotl
  • Hellbender
  • Lesser Siren (shallow)
  • Mudpuppies

More Information

Salamander Housing - discussion of setting up the various types of tanks for salamanders and newts, along with information on water quality, filtration, and more.
Tank Set-up Tips - general tips for setting up an aquatic or semi aquatic tank.

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