andrew
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 Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2007 10:11 am Post subject: Suitable Puladarium Animals |
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There are many different plants and animals that are suitable for paladiums. But there are just as many to stay away from. The animals you pick for your paladium, also shange depending on the size of your Aquarium. And just because there are multiple animals that can happily live in your paladium, doesn't mean that they should be kept together. Take tadpoles and newts for instance, both are good animals for paladiums, even once the tadpoles change into frogs depending on the species, but newts, espacially the one that I own, seems to love the taste of tadpoles. If you google stories on the internet, you will find many horror stories about how one animal ate, or almost ate another. Another thing you will want to consider when choosing what you want in your paladium, is adult size, and toxicity. Yes, you read right, toxicity. Many amphibians, espacially newts, are toxic if you get it in your mouth, nose, cuts, eyes, etc. No, they don't have fangs or claws, their "slime" is what's toxic. If one animal eats a newt, forg, or the like, the one diong the eating might die because of the toxins in the other's skin.
Here are a list of animals suitable for paladiums, but remember, reasurch before you buy.
Green Anoles-These small lizards are arboreal, which means they live in trees. Their tank should be taller than long. They eat small insects, mainly crickets and moths. They are good companions for other small lizards, some frogs, and fish.
Green Tree Frogs-These frogs are awesome. They are arboreal, and spend most of their time at the very top of their tank. They are very social as well, so it is fine to keep them in groups. Because they are frogs, they need a water source, the best IME, is about 6-8 inches of water on the bottom of the tank. This enables you to keep other animals with them, including newts, other frogs, fish, snails, etc. They eat crickets, and most other insects, as long as they are moving...lol
Grey Tree Frogs-please see above
Other Tree Frogs-Please keep these frogs on their own. Most are either too large, too small, or need too specialized care.
Newts-Most newts can be kept in paladiums, those that one would want to stay away from include paddle tail newts, siberian, and other large newts. Keep these animals in at least 6 inches of water. They like *cold* water, so you don't need a heater. Many people even need to buy coolers for them. They eat mainly worms, but also crickets and small fish. A small filter helps with keeping these animals water clear. They need a life raft as well, whether it be a floating log, or a pile of rocks, they need something to get out of the water with. They make good friends with fish too fast or large to eat, and tree frogs. Try to not keep frogs and newts with lizards as they need a heat lamp, which can easily dry out a frog.
Tadpoles-These make good, short term paladium residents. They are fully aquatic, eating algae and fish food, but as they grow, need a place to get out of the water. beware, newt do eat them.
Fish-Some species of fish make good inhabitants for paladiums. These include white cloud mountain minnows, zebra danios, feeder guppies, and even bettas and paradise fish. But, inorder to keep fish, you'll need alot of water, which is why I like keeping them with newts. A good filter will also help the water quality.
ANIMALS TO STAY AWAY FROM:
-Turtles, water and box. They get too large, and will eat everything else.
-Toads. Again, too large and eat everything
-Snakes. May get too large, but most of the common species sold, whose habitat is naturally a moist area such as garters and ribbons, will eat your other tank inhabitants.
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