Shelter   (yay!)

Shelter: The aquarium that you will need for the newt needs to be set up in a way so that there is both water and land available to the newt. Gravel and plants will be needed to place in the water, and the surface of the land should be made of moss, logs or fern. The water needs to be shallow in a place so the newts can crawl back onto the land. A newt also require some hiding places such as hollowed out logs, rocks or overhangs where they can sleep or spend a lazy afternoon. Newts are primarily nocturnal, so using ultra violet light is a great way to regulate their lighting. For the water you can use tap water, but let it stand for at least 24 hours before you add it to the tank. That is done so the chlorine can escape into the atmosphere. The newts prefer a pH from about 5.8 to 7.8. The water should be changed about twice a week, and if you use a filter less often. A good way to ease the cleaning task is to use airstone, which will help circulate the water. To clean the aquarium never use detergents, just clean with warm water and use a clean sponge to scrub it carefully. Never change all the water, just change about 30 percent of the water by removing the water and adding new water that has been out at least 24 hours. Make sure your aquarium has a cover, which still lets air through. A good choice would be a screen cover with netting similar to mosquito netting on windows. Newts are able to climb the glass wall and could escape if you do not watch them carefully.

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