How delicate are O. havanensis?

[Rob_Zamites]

I'm really leaning towards an O. havanensis for my 9 gallon pico, but read lots about how sensitive they are to water conditions, DO levels, etc. My pico has great water conditions, and the corals I have in there are thriving (lots of new growth, budding and splitting). I'm currently running just on the 'fuge with chaeto, but could easily put the skimmer back in if it would help.
Any input? Dr. Roy?

 

[Gonodactylus]

There are three issues that concern me.

1. O h bury food and their molt skin. If you don't keep on top of this, they can cause the water to deteriorate.

2. O. h usually are found below 15 m. A coral tank may be too bright for them. This may not be a serious problem, but I like to keep stomatopods at ambient lighting conditions that they experience in the field.

3. O. h often move several meters from their burrows. This type of tank has a very small footprint and not much room for the animal to move around.

Roy

 

[Rob_Zamites]

Thank you for the reply, Dr. Roy! N. wennerae it is