Moderate
African Dwarf Frog (Hymenochirus sp.)
22–28°C · pH 6.5–7.8 · 40L
£4.99
Gold Pleurodeles Newt is a specialist aquatic amphibian for cool, mature, species-only aquariums with gentle filtration and secure cover.
Pleurodeles sp.
Gold Pleurodeles Newt is a specialist aquatic amphibian for cool, mature, species-only aquariums with gentle filtration and secure cover.
Gold Pleurodeles Newt is the buyer-friendly name for Petra's Pleurodela / gold amphibian listing. Petra's record is brief, so this page keeps the identity at the Pleurodeles trade level rather than pretending we have an exact photographed individual.
This is an aquatic amphibian/newt listing, not a tropical fish. Plan it as a specialist species-only aquarium with cool, stable water, a secure lid, gentle filtration and no fish tank mates.
| Supplier name | Pleurodela / gold |
|---|---|
| Buyer-friendly name | Gold Pleurodeles Newt |
| Identity note | Pleurodeles-type aquatic newt; exact supplier record is abbreviated |
| Available sizes | 5-7 cm, 8-10 cm and 10-15 cm variants when in stock |
| Animal type | Freshwater aquatic amphibian |
| Best setup | Cool, mature, species-only aquarium with low flow and secure cover |
| Diet | Meaty aquatic foods such as earthworm pieces, bloodworm, blackworms, newt pellets and similar high-protein foods |
| Tank mates | Best kept without fish; avoid small fish, fin nippers and animals that may be swallowed or may bite |
Use a fully cycled aquarium with dechlorinated water, stable conditions and a tight-fitting lid. This type of newt is best kept in cool to temperate water rather than a warm tropical fish setup, so avoid overheating and avoid strong current.
Provide smooth hides, stable hardscape and easy routes to rest near the surface. Use gentle filtration and keep water quality high with regular maintenance, because amphibians can be sensitive to poor water and rough handling.
Offer varied meaty foods sized to the animal. Earthworm pieces, bloodworm, blackworms, suitable newt pellets and other small high-protein aquatic foods are more appropriate than standard community fish flakes. Remove leftovers before they spoil the water.
Keep this as a specialist amphibian setup. Fish are not recommended tank mates: they may nip, stress the newt, compete for food or become food themselves. A species-only aquarium is the safest and cleanest advice for most keepers.
Choose smooth decor and avoid sharp gravel. Watch feeding response, body condition and skin condition, especially after arrival or any tank move.
The Gold Pleurodeles Newt is not bought for fast schooling movement. Its appeal is slower, more deliberate and more unusual: a pale golden amphibian moving through a quiet aquatic setup, resting under cover, exploring the bottom and coming forward for food once settled. It gives an aquarium a very different rhythm from tropical fish.
Compared with African Dwarf Frogs, this newt-style listing needs more specialist planning and should not be treated as a normal community-tank animal. Compared with tropical fish, it is slower, more sensitive to heat and much better suited to a species-focused setup. Compared with a dry terrarium animal, it still needs clean aquatic space and careful water quality.
Choose this listing only if you want to build around the amphibian, not squeeze it into a busy fish tank. The right buyer is prepared for cool, stable water, a secure lid, smooth hides, gentle flow, careful feeding and no fish tank mates. That specialist approach is what protects the animal and makes the display worth keeping long term.
The gold colour makes the animal visually striking, but the setup should stay natural and calm. Smooth stones, hides, clean open bottom areas and shaded resting places matter more than bright lights or heavy current. Feed carefully, remove leftovers and watch body condition after arrival.
Only add this amphibian to a mature aquarium with stable water. On arrival, acclimate slowly, keep lights low, avoid handling unless necessary and do not feed heavily on the first day.
When this livestock is available, eligible orders are packed for a UK live-animal courier service and covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee.
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