midasblenny
blenny lover
hey, i wanted to know what size of tank a mantis needs and where to get one?
PS i know they need a species tank, i did my homework:grin:
PS i know they need a species tank, i did my homework:grin:
mantis shrimp
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Aquarian
Reef pro
20 to 30 gallons should be good.
texreefer
Battle Dwarf
Depends on the species.
Neogonodactylus oerstedii (what I have), Neogonodactylus wennerae both stay pretty small and will do good in 5g or larger. Something like a Peacock will need more room. You also need to keep in mind what you want your tank to be . If you are wanting a mantis in a reef type setup (no fish obviously) then your options for a shrimp are reduced by quite a bit. Many of them can not tolerate intense lighting , they will develop shell rot and eventually die.
Here is a list that will be very helpful for you.
Roy's List of Stomatopods for the Aquarium
Good Luck
Neogonodactylus oerstedii (what I have), Neogonodactylus wennerae both stay pretty small and will do good in 5g or larger. Something like a Peacock will need more room. You also need to keep in mind what you want your tank to be . If you are wanting a mantis in a reef type setup (no fish obviously) then your options for a shrimp are reduced by quite a bit. Many of them can not tolerate intense lighting , they will develop shell rot and eventually die.
Here is a list that will be very helpful for you.
Roy's List of Stomatopods for the Aquarium
Good Luck
midasblenny
blenny lover
thanks! could a peacock possibly live in a 29 gallon reef with some live rock and zoolanthoids
texreefer
Battle Dwarf
Peacocks are best in a tank with only room light. They are one of the ones that are easily damaged by intense light.
