Things You'll Need:
- Clean toothbrush
- Cotton swab
- Net or turkey baster
- Gravel cleaner
- Algae cleaning pad
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Step 1
Check water filtration systems. Dilapidated or neglected systems can become breeding grounds for disease, as newts are very sensitive to water quality. Keep on top of the filtration’s workings by regularly ensuring that they work properly and provide clean water to your newts.
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Step 2
Dismantle the water filtration system and clean with a new toothbrush or a cotton swab, easing all debris and buildup away from system’s filters.
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Step 3
Scrub the sides of the glass with a special algae cleaning pad.
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Step 4
Run a gravel cleaner over the gravel on the bed of your newt’s habitat to remove excess waste.
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Step 5
Remove moss and other natural materials from your newt’s habitat and clean thoroughly. Replace with new, natural materials or reuse the old ones after a thorough washing, sterilizing and drying.
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Step 6
Clean reusable decorations in your newt’s tank by carefully picking them out of the tank with either a glove or a paper towel. Place the items on a new, uncontaminated surface and sterilize the items with boiling water. Use a clean toothbrush to scrub, if necessary.
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Step 7
Drain and replace 20 to 30 percent of the water in the newt’s tank. Removing more than this amount will stress the newts and the natural balance of their habitat’s ecology.
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Step 8
Use a net or turkey baster to remove debris, feces and excess food daily. Failing to do this daily could result in a bacterial buildup.
