[header] How to care for salamanders [title] Use an aquarium or tank to house your salamander. [step] Aquariums or reptile tanks are the best way to house your dear sal. You should use a 10 gallon (37.9 l) tank, as this will provide enough room for your sal to hide, dig, and doze his days away.
[header] How to care for salamanders [title] Use an aquarium or tank to house your salamander. [step] Aquariums or reptile tanks are the best way to house your dear sal. You should use a 10 gallon (37.9 l) tank, as this will provide enough room for your sal to hide, dig, and doze his days away.
Most salamanders would climb, bury, and dig in their own tank, so feel free to try this one. [substeps] Use your aquarium or reptile tank (s) to house your salamander. Aquariums tanks are best used for aquatic and semi-aquatic salamanders. Make sure you clean your tank before you create your salamander's home. Aquariums can be found at aquarium supply and hobby stores. [substeps] Aquariums are not easy to customize, requiring a relatively large tank, and certain kinds of fish need a large tank as well. It will allow your sal to run and swim freely, then pump himself up every now and then. [title] Provide proper lighting and ventilation with at least 8-12 hours of filtered light.