Detailed knowledge on the needs of amphibians is required should one be interested in breeding the amphibians artificially, especially subjects relating to factors that induce breeding such as the end of hibernation, dry season, waterfalls, temperature decrease or increase, changes in the strength of the lighting, and the length of the daylight. It would be best if the timing for breeding can correlate with climate morphology in nature and season. There is a feasible artificial way for amphibians to go through winter; they must be fasted for two weeks to clear the bowels. Rainwater can be simulated using the water pump, water pipe, and the aid of perforated tube above the cover on top of the terrarium to flood the ground surface or continuous sprinkling. It is recommended to keep the eggs, larvae and young individuals away from the parents for all species that do not show parental care to its offspring, since the risk of vanished offspring is relatively high due to injuries or from parents eating the young. Nests outside of the water must be kept moist all the time.
Water fleas and diced earthworms are the best food for the newt and salamander larvae. The density of salamander larvae should not be too dense inside the terrarium to prevent them from injuring each other.
The larvae of the frog feed on scraps of plants or animals; they often or sometimes feed through filtering. Based on nutritional requirements and feeding method, fish feed, spinach, sliced carrot pollen and nettle, can be grounded. Frozen insect larvae, grounded pieces of worms, shreds of fish, or planktons can be used. The parents usually feed on the larvae with nutritional eggs to feed the larvae of order Anura. Eggs from other frog species can sometimes be used to help feeding, and can be stored in the freezer for future use. Tadpoles of certain species do not require feeding at all until the metamorphosis is completed. Good water quality is the foundation for the larvae of order Anura. Crowding effect may occur if the water is filled with excrement.
Salamanders and frogs are prone to drawing during metamorphosis. Containers holding shallow water and pieces of moss can be implemented to prevent tragedies from happening. The young individuals of amphibians are cumbersome during their first feeding. Past experiences indicate that the young individuals are best fed with small containers filled with food.
The larvae of terrestrial salamanders can be fed in fish tanks at a low water level (approximately 10 inches / 15 centimeters) with artificial river bank cross sections containing many hiding places. The young individuals of aquatic species are easily influenced by water pollution; they may encounter endangerment the moment they are born since lethal contents inside the intestinal tract can pollute the small amount of water inside the fish tank. Salamander larvae can be fed with diced heart or fish, or insect larvae and various worms and water fleas.