mantis?

sinaloa213

sinaloa213

Active Member
i really want a mantis shrimp and cant get a hold of one i have a nano cube set up ....if u can help me mail me at tapiabros23@hotmail.com

this is what i got ready......

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^20 Gal^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
 
sw65galma

sw65galma

Active Member
Do you want those clowns to be mantis food.
Just about every online place has them, you can order..
Or just ask your LFS to order you one...
 
soto

soto

Member
is that one big rock? if so, you may also wanna get more smaller rocks instead. mantis' love to build their own caves by digging & moving around the rocks.
 
dustbunny

dustbunny

New Member
Got a mantis in my 12 nano, it's still small and I intend on swapping it into my friends 55 when it gets too big. If you want a mantis and you have a reputable fish dealer by you, just ask for one. Mantis shrimp are a lot like blue ringed octopi in the fact that wholesalers get them but really can't sell them. So, they have stock but assume that most people aren't crazy enough to buy them and keep them as pets. I def agree with galma about those clowns...kiss em goodbye if you get a mantis. That said, a nano is dead on perfect for a typical mantis, and if fed a varied diet it should provide you with hours of entertainment. Mine's eaten practically everything I've dropped into the tank...including a blue ring (with no ill effects), snails, crabs, and the like. Just ask and you'll get one. Quick note: you might want to build a false 3 sided enclosure for your mantis out of mortar or sculpted live rock. The shrimp will feel secure and safe and you'll be able to observe it all the time.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top