What kind of light set up should I get for my son's Chinese firebelly newt? We have a screen top for the tank.
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What kind of light set up should I get for my son's Chinese firebelly newt? We have a screen top for the tank.
Just a regular aquarium fluorescent is fine. I keep mine on a timer so they have a steady day/night cycle. 
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You really don't need a light unless you have live plants that require a lot of light. Otherwise, I wouldn't use any light at all.
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