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coco_chris Member Joined: 02 Oct 2004 No. of posts: 3 View other posts by coco_chris	Posted: 02 Oct 2004 I was thinking about getting a new pet but couldnt think what as i already have a dog and several fish.I thought what about newts do i need a tank with a light in or what?Could i keep them in one of those old fashinoned fish bowls coco_chris38262.8670833333

Morpheus Senior Member Joined: 30 Apr 2006 No. of posts: 54 View other posts by Morpheus	Posted: 05 Jun 2006 I would of thought that a fish bowl is not sutible so i would keep it in a normal tank with half of it filled with water and half with land. im not sure but i would think that the water should be at least 8 cm deep with plenty of weeds in and for the land part it should have a sheltered hiding place and the rest should be damp.As for the lighting and heting... i have no idea... but i think that depends if its tropical. hope this information is useful dispite that you asked about this subject 2 years ago Gloucestershire`s first exotic pet show! http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/general-herp-chat/320967-glou cestershire-reptile-show-2010-a.html

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