- 1). Fill up 1/3 of the tank with water. The newt should have plenty of space to swim around freely, since they spend much of their lives underwater.
- 2). Wash the gravel in a sieve to make sure any dust is washed away, as it could contaminate the tank. Use a large grain of gravel, as many newts will try to eat anything that is small enough.
- 3). Add the gravel along the bottom of the tank. It should be even on one side, but build up gradually so one side is higher than the water. Newts need a place to get out of the water.
- 4). Create a dry side of the tank by piling up smooth rocks that rise above the water, or by placing a divider to create a water side and a dry land side.
- 5). Set up the filter and let it run for at least a day or two before introducing newts. Treat the water with dechlorinators and products to reduce ammonia.
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