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Frogs, newts and turtles · Hard

Breeding the vietnamese warty newt

A seasonal breeder: in the wild it breeds from December to April in slow-flowing stream pools 0.5-1 m deep with sand or stone beds.

Full species page

Step by step

Pairing

Group of 4-6.

Breeding tank

Cool aquarium with current and rocks.

What starts it

Seasonal cooling.

Eggs and young

40-100 eggs

Raising the fry

Larvae eat daphnia and brine shrimp.

Common mistakes
  • Heat
  • Low oxygen
  • Wild-caught stock

Male or female

  • Male: Slimmer, swollen vent
  • Female: Plumper
  • Compare vents in spring

Can I breed it in my tank?

  • Hard: for experienced breeders.

Day-by-day plan

Typical for frogs, newts and turtles

  1. 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

Stage 1 of 1Eggs

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.

No spawning
  • Without live or frozen food the parents aren't in breeding condition.

An educational estimate from the breeding rules, not a promise.