# Spanish ribbed newt — care routine

Pleurodeles waltl

## Before arrival

- [ ] Establish a cool, cycled aquarium and tested summer cooling before arrival. A tropical aquarium heater is not the default need.
- [ ] Wildform proposes an aquarium footprint of at least 90 × 45 cm for an adult planning case, with low-flow filtration, secure lid, plants, smooth retreats and an accessible land rest. Scale to animal size and number.
- [ ] Run and record the completed habitat through daytime and overnight conditions before arrival.

## Routine checks

- [ ] Measure water temperature, observe feeding and remove waste.

## Regular care and records

- [ ] Test water, maintain the filter without destroying its cycle and review cooling readiness.

## When to seek help

- [ ] Watch skin, buoyancy, appetite and water readings; abnormal floating or lesions need an amphibian vet.
- [ ] Arrange appropriate professional assessment for injury, sudden decline or repeated care problems.

## Sources

- Spanish ribbed newt care (Caudata Culture): https://www.caudata.org/cc/species/Pleurodeles/P_waltl.shtml

Read the full care guide and the cautions for your animal: https://wildformexotics.co.uk/animals/spanish-ribbed-newt/