Breeding the hong kong warty newt
Breeds in winter (November-February) in slow, clear streams and pools; females stick eggs singly to submerged plants or leaves near the pool edges (Wikipedia: wrapped in leaves). Eggs hatch in 3-6 weeks and larvae stay in water about 7.5 months.
Step by step
Group of 4-6.
A tank with a large land area: it spends about 10 months a year on land.
Cooler water in winter, when it breeds.
Average clutch about 115-120 small eggs; hatch in 3-6 weeks.
Larvae eat daphnia and baby brine shrimp.
- Warm water
- Dirty tanks
- Wild-caught stock
Male or female
Males have a large orange-red patch just in front of the cloaca, a longer head and a shorter tail; females are larger. Breeding males fan their tail, which shows a white or bluish stripe.
Can I breed it in my tank?
- Takes some experience.
Day-by-day plan
Typical for frogs, newts and turtles
- Day 0Eggs
Needs a special setup. Read the species guide first.
A general guide for this breeding type. Days change with temperature and species.
Simulator: guided
Needs a special setup. Read the species guide first.
Simulator: try it yourself
Set up a virtual breeding tank and see what would likely happen.
- Without live or frozen food the parents aren't in breeding condition.
An educational estimate from the breeding rules, not a promise.