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[swegyptian]

Hello-

I have a glass 10 gallon tank with an Eclipse top, and a glass heater. Can I keep a mantis in this setup? I am concerned about the heater, the tank itself, and the size of the mantis. I am also curious if "spearer" types are less likely to break things. And I was also wondering if they were more difficult to feed. Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Alex.

 

[majestic sea life]

look into the N.wenn they are cool go into a 10gal glass even a 5.5gal glass or a 2.5glass but a 10 is best put the heater in the filter if it fits

 

[swegyptian]

What is the full name? I can't find it with n wenn.

Thanks!

 

[slylie]

Neogonodactylus wennerae

 

[swegyptian]

Thanks. Looks like a cool animal. My only concern would be the eyestrain from trying to see the details on something so small. Is this about the largest anyone should put in a glass tank?

 

[majestic sea life]

well if u put a peacock mantis in a 10 or 15gal tank u have a 50/50 chance if it to break it and hey the Neogonodactylus wennerae ful name lol gets 3'' takes a few but it dose they look good in a 5.5gal tank and they can go with corals so if u need anything just ask