cjm033
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im really intersted in mantis im probly gonna setup a small tank im looking at around 2-3 gallon tank with a small hob filter im wandering how much lr would be good a little alot in the middle?? and how should the rock be setup ? like some pieces in each corner and open space in the middle? a back wall? all piled up in one corner? and what would be the best kind of mantis for a small tank? i know the smashers can crack glass but how common is this? because before i go out and buy an acrylic tank for 3 times the price of a glass one i would like to know if i could end up getn the glass if i do find a spearer for sure i will do glass but incase i do get a smasher im just wandering. and about the id i have a 2.5 gallon im in the process of a reef i have a 3.5-4 inch bicolor blenny and 2-3 lbs of lr i was watchin the tank during feeding one night with my 50/50 bulb on and i saw a small clearish claw pop out of a small hole in the rock and some antenna the claws looked like those of a coral banded shrimp but at night i hear clicking noises im not sure if the clicking is comming from my tank or the equiptment if you could help me out and try n figure if its a mantis it owuld be great sorry no pic ive inly seen the claw 1 time and thats just a claw not alot to go off of i know but if i do ever see it again and have my cam ill definatly take a pic thanks for your help,Chris