just a bout half an hour ago i went to a pet shop to buy a plant for my tank and ended up with a paddle tail newt aswell! but im checking to see if he is compatible because right now he's sitting next to the plant i bought sitting on a rock he really is enjoying him self!

No. These newts as with most eat fish so your current goldies would either be eaten or mutilated.

WHAT!? but my goldies are bigger than him and my newt wouldent stand a chance trying to eat them! any way i only have another tank not even a litre in with ar hieght!

Maybe next time before you impulse buy you will check first to see if they are compatible.
I really think you should return it to the shop or buy it a 5 to 10 gallon tank. Even though it is a lot smaller it wont stop it from having a go, and maybe through the night when your fish are sleeping they wont and you wont see it happen.

but i bought him in a tank with goldies!

Another example of how pet shops dont really know what they are doing

Your newt may look small and harmless right now, but he will become aggressive to the goldfish and any other animal in the tank...not to mention reach a length of 6-7" long. They are mostly aquatic so you don't need a half water half land set up. However, you do need to provide islands for him to climb onto to get out of the water and rest. It you can't find ornaments that are tall and big enough, a slab of cork will make a nice floating island.

I agree with the others. He does not belong with goldfish and you should find a new home for him or set up a 10 gallon with all the accessories to keep him alone in.

nooooo i cant buy another tank! i already have 5! plus my landlord would not let me!

why do i always get bad luck

ooh man i should have moved him quiker! he's has now ripped off a bit of my black mrs tail!

Everyone told you not to put it in there. Take it back to the store.

If the store won't take him back, is there anything black tail can do with dividers?

It's probably not feasible, I just got a sudden bolt of curiosity.

Maybe depending on her tank size. Dividing the tank would cut down on the room for the goldfish.

Get a rubbermaid tub...Or something equivelent.

The store will most likely take him back. Almost all stores have some sort of money back return policy, and you haven't had him that long at all. Even then, most stores will take them back anyways but just not re-imburse you. I would take him back.

A 10 gallons+ rubbermaid tub would be a good option but you would need to buy another heater and filter for him...plus you already said that another tank was not feasable. A divider would be okay, but it would have to be the flimsy kind with holes since the glass kind would require a separate filter. This really does limit both the goldfish's room and the newt's room. Both animals get very large and won't do well at all in that set up long term.

Sorry if this sounds kind of harsh, but this really isn't bad luck since the situation was 100% avoidable. Next time please do lots of research before considering any pet.

don't worry guys i came to s conclusion....

i have got i big rubbermaid and i filled it with gravel(stolen from my nieghbourd drive and i did clean it)

a cave and a plant a vhwola he is perfectly happy now eating his din-dins ( a cut up earth worm )

p.s thanks for telling me sandy!

No problem

Now, as for the gravel from the drive. Can you get a pic of it please? Most gravel that isnt aquatic has sharp edges and most are coated with toxic substances.

... This still doesn't seem like a very good situation. If I were you I'd take him back to the store ASAP.

ooh sorry sandy no-can do my computer won't let me upload photos on it so i might be able to send you a pic on monday and it's the common one you get in most drives i think..... no it;'s a bit smoother!

I'd just take out the gravel. Even if its smooth, you should know exactly what kind of rock it is since it is not designated for the aquarium because many rocks and minerals can completely mess up your pH, etc.

wow..thats amazing...a NEWT:)
oh boy i think i just found something else i want..lol
i dont really know much about them or have anything to say that might be of some help..other than these guys have helped me alot and know what they are saying!:P
i do have some questions though...hehe..
if i were to get a newt..how big of tank?what temp? what food? can you just tell me everything you know?
i think im gonna get one..lol
not just yet..i gotta figure out a lotta things first buti think i really like them..lol
do they bite? if i were to get 2 will they fight eachother?
anyway congrats on your newt and hopefully you can just go to a store and find some rocks or something healthy for the lil guy:P

Please if you want a new pet then read up as much as you can about them

Use GOOGLE it can be your best friend

hey sandy..im not sure if you are talking to me or the host but if me..thx...i will be sure to do that as much i can...i have never even seen a newt before..lol...it looks really awsome though..kinda like a water snake or something:P
where do they come from? are they reptiles?

It was for you and Black tail if she wants to learn how to care for them.

They are amphibians. There are many types of newts but best to look them up and see how to care for them properly.

Blacktail- just wondering how many you have as your homepage link says you have 14?

sorry trinket bit confusing what you said there....

as for the others, i really should take the gravel out?

but it makes the tank look good

is taking the gravel out an option or a must?

oooh now i know what you mean trinket!
yes i have quite a few in my pond ( no goldies in yhe pond)

Any pics of your pond?

sorry my computer bust wont let me

Oh I see... you have a pond. Nice!

I would say removing the gravel is a must if you can not identify the kind or combination or minerals/rock it is because it could be dangerous. If you like the look of gravel you can buy some from the petstore.

oh... ok