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oakwell · I'm new here... Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 16

I keep marine fish as well as newts and have aquired an old frag tank to convert into a phib enclosure however there is a problem (or maybe not)

The Tank is 60L * 12D * 8H and wondered what i could keep in a 8inch hight tank.

The idea is to partition it in the middle and then partition and small area in each or the remaining areas to used as a water area around 5inch deep however i wondered is this deep enough for toads and newts?

Worried the toads may feel closed in as not alot of height and worried i might not have deep enough water for newts when breeding starts

Over to the experts Laughing

Thanks in advance ....glad i found such a busy forum

Peter Parrot · Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 12:50 am Post subject:

Bombina , or fire bellied toads would have to be the favourite. The water depth only has to be very shallow with plenty of haul out spots. As long as you had a secure and well ventilated lid they would be more than happy in there. Wink

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oakwell · I'm new here... Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 16

Regarding the lighting i currently have some lights for marine fish in there which are 60%white and 40 % blue i know this might be a really stupid question but will this light be a definate no-no for amphibians?

Rickeezee · Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 8:53 am Post subject:

The only lights I would use are arcadia freshwater lights for plant growth but bearing in mind the height of the set up this may well generate too much heat for them. Young Bombina love to climb adults and sub adults rarely like to climb. Lights are not essential for the set up. Bombina Orientalis are the ideal choice I would say, extremely colorful, great characters, easy to care for,and do very well in mixed groups, a truly wonderful amphibian! If you scan back on these amphibian threads lots of articles on FBT's. Some nice pics to Wink

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oakwell · I'm new here... Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 16

am i right in thinking they dont need deep water the FB's

Peter Parrot · Posted: Sat Dec 23, 2006 1:44 pm Post subject:

Bombina are happiest when they can touch the bottom with their feet, whilst their nostrils are out in the air. I have a group of half grown bombina and their water section is an inch and a half deep. Wink

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oakwell · I'm new here... Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 16

how easy is it to sex them and will they breed in a shallow setup?

sam · Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2006 6:17 pm Post subject:

i believe they should do!
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