Smurfwitch Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 I just got my first newt, & I cant wait to fix his home up & get him in there. Right now I have him in a temporary tank. I have read everything from the other threads & its all amazingly helpful to me. My question is, can I put driftwood in the tank? It came from the beach & was no doubt in the water at some stage. Im just thinking because it came from the salt water is it safe? I also have frogs (but they wont be in the same tank) & I always thought that dirt wasnt safe for them. I have learnt from the other threads that you can make a land area with dirt & potting mix, & thats what I'll be doing for my new freind, Noobie. Thankyou for all the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 I have driftwood in with mine without any problems. If it is from the sea it is bound to contain salt. Salt is very soluble and can be removed easily--- just pretend it is a muttonbird and boil it 3 times in fresh water. (then eat the pot) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurfwitch Posted August 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 Thanks for that, If the pieces are too big, can I just pour boiling water over it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 I would stay away from the imported ones as they are very difficult to get rid of if your house gets infected. I understand there are many native ones which may not be as likely to infect your house. Someone with more knowledge might help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coelacanth Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 I would stay away from the imported ones as they are very difficult to get rid of if your house gets infected. I understand there are many native ones which may not be as likely to infect your house. Someone with more knowledge might help. indeed, those damn pesky imported newts infesting my house. Lol. Wrong thread perchance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted August 30, 2007 Report Share Posted August 30, 2007 Just testing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coelacanth Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 gotta be quick round here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 I was trying to advise avoiding getting the house infested with american or german cockroaches as they are very hard to kill off. Pushed the wrong button or forgot to engage brain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coelacanth Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 yes I know (the cockroach bit: the rest is between you and your brain) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 i only open my mouth to change feet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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