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Salamanders and Newts - Tank Types

Appropriate Tank Set Ups for Different Species

From , former About.com Guide

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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