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Way too nippy. And if you want, and the waters good, you could probably up a newt down the road. I'd just watch the betta girls. Sometimes, they don't play too well with each other...

if your getting 8 minnows, I'd stick to 2 newts
the temp should be around 65

Yup I have gone with WCMM for the tank. So its going to be 2-3 newts and 8 WCMM.

danios are fine
minnows are better

which one really depends on you

Hmmmmmmmm I might get some danios i guess, i already have WCMM in another tank, but i mgith just use them maybe.

Neons aren't that hardy though. Why not do danios or WCMMs? They're fast, small, cheap, and hardy.

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Dunnno, barbs and guppies are small and slow. They might make expensive newt food. I'd lean more towards neons because they are fast.

Ok heres the final stocking list, i think lol.
-2 firebellied newts
-6 guppies
-2 cherry barbs

Well i really just want some nice colorful fish in there. Something like neons or guppies or just anyfish that is nice and bright.

undergravel filters have a knack for building up and pouring goo into the fishtank. Although nice, powerheads might be a bit too much current for a newt.

As for fish, go to the store, look at what you like, and bring a list back here. Obviously, your tank is on the small size and, with the newts, you can't have many of the fish here. But, if you give us an idea of what kind of fish you like, we can help you. And I'm not putting down betta girls, I'm just saying that you should remember agression when you buy them.

Another filter suggestion.... Undergravel and a powerhead. You can hide most of the tubing behind the waterfall.

You mentioned "beach rocks"... are these rocks you found on the beach? If so, do a vinegar test to make sure they are safe. Scrape or break the rock and pour a little vinegar on the exposed area and look for bubbles. If there's no bubbles, it's safe for any fish.

For stocking ideas, I'd go with the gouramis. I'm not too familiar with newts, so I'm not sure if they would eat any smaller fish. If not, I'd maybe think neons or other tetras.

Hmmmmmmmm thats true, well what should i get in terms of fish?

I am plannign on making my ten gallon a paladarium. But i was wondering what i could stock it with? I was hoping to get at least two newts for it. But what fish? Also i was wondering how i could make a water fall for it and at the same time have good filteration?

I just thought of this, how about some dwarf puffers for the tank or are they to nippy for the newts?

I want it to look a bit natural aswell. Also would water sprit be good i have some of that here and its growing mad? Also what should be the final stocking list? I was thinking maybe 2 firebellied newts, and 3-4 female bettas? but i would like anymore suggestions aswell.

I think a canister is a bit overkill . The only ones sold around here are rated for tanks 55 gallons and up!

Are you sure you can't find internal filters? What store are you buying from? Most stores use box filters in their tanks. If you can't find an internal power filter, a box (or 2 - 3) might do the trick. Bettas are nice and might be the better choice depending on how much you fill the tank up. If you want a shallow tank then a betta is about the only fish you can have. If you have a filled tank with rocks and plants for the newts, gouramis are also a good choice. Dwarf gouramis aren't as moody as bettas, which sometimes are bad apples and would go ape on the newts.

Last edited by djtj at 02-Jun-2005 19:33

o yeh im not certan but i THINK bettas could go in an enviroment like that if the the water curents aren't too strong:%):%)

anubias would make good anphibious plats that could have their leaves exposed and just their roots submerged and the water fall canjust be the out put of a canister or even a strong internal filer as canisters can be expensive

Hmmmmmmm.....I think i will go with mostly water i guess. I plan to have a bunch of beach rocks stacked up in one corner, with maybe a water fall going down over it, but the only filters i can get a hold of where i live is mostly HOB filters. But i'll try to figure out something. And also have one or two long rocks sticking out of the water.

I stacked rainbow rock slabs in my 15g to create a waterfall, with a Shark pump at the bottom. I have all live plants in there, so I don't have to worry much about circulation, but more keeping the water level up.

Are you planning mostly water, or half and half?