Aquarium has long been an integral part of many "living corners" in the apartments of those who yearn for true nature.The abundance of all kinds of fish that inhabit them, have long ceased to amaze.And if you live aquarium newt?The animal is not only highly unusual, but very beautiful, so you have a full right to that they can brag to your friends.
Some mistakenly believe that Triton at home requires some special care.But it is not so, because to look after them quite capable of even novice aquarium enthusiasts!Delusion is based on the fact that we know very little about the newts.Why is that?This happens because the day these animals are virtually displayed on the eyes, hidden in various shelters.
Despite the fact that Triton - a very common amphibian (up to one third of all species in the middle lane), to see it in the daytime, you can except by accident.Wintering of their proceeds in a state of torpor, and for its hibernation, they often choose old rodent burrows, which are located near bodies of water.Despite the secrecy, Triton - an animal that can decorate any aquarium.In nature, they are widely distributed throughout Europe, sometimes even coming in cold lakes of Norway.In Russia, they are spread throughout almost the entire middle band, excluding only the northern regions.
If you take care of newts, they can stretch into captivity to three decades!Interest newts to aquarists due to the fact that all of their immediate families are strictly protected by environmental legislation, and therefore their content in captivity is not welcome, then both the newts can be found in the home waters of many animal lovers.Smooth Newt - an animal quite large.
Its length in some cases can reach fifteen centimeters.The color of these amphibians at the usual time nothing special can not boast: back dark sand, greenish color, and belly is a dirty green or else slightly whitish.But the marriage between these skromnyaga not know!Males and females become bright and saturated color, while the crested newt grows a magnificent crest, which makes them look like a fairy-tale dragons.
Even more unusual is the Iberian ribbed newt, named for its bumps on the sides of the body that hide in themselves the tips of the ribs.If this newt inadvertently pick up, it is possible to obtain from him "in memory" unpleasant scratches.Dark green, mottled with tiny specks of his body is very beautiful, and even adult specimens can grow to a length of 30 cm!
observe the behavior of newts is very interesting!They move slowly and carefully on the aquarium, often freeze, tightly clutching the leaves of plants.Often you can see how long they hang near the surface of the water.Generally, Triton - an animal rather unpretentious.Their optimal temperature within 21 degrees Celsius, but they can withstand a fairly wide temperature range of 17 to 25 degrees.In no case should not heat the water in the aquarium with the newts, as the slightest overheating is fatal for them!
