Mantis in 20L display fuge

[MMacro]

I am beginning to narrow down my choices for what I want to put in my 20L display fuge that is connected to my 150 mixed reef and was looking into a mantis shrimp. What kind of mantis shrimp would be a good fit in a 20L for its entire life? I plan to feed it daily with clams, crabs, and other frozen/live foods.

 

[MMacro]

I forgot to add that the lighting above the tank will be a kessil H380 Halo II (purple) if that makes any difference. The tank will also be getting plenty of sunlight during the day if I don't cover it.

 

[Bobbitworm13]

Any smasher but chiragra or a peacock should be fine I think, I wouldn't get a tern because of the way they are collected

 

[nmotz]

I forgot to add that the lighting above the tank will be a kessil H380 Halo II (purple) if that makes any difference. The tank will also be getting plenty of sunlight during the day if I don't cover it.

I would go with an O. Havanensis, N. Oerstedii, or N. Wennerae. KPaquatics sells all three of those species.

 

[MMacro]

Any smasher but chiragra or a peacock should be fine I think, I wouldn't get a tern because of the way they are collected

I would go with an O. Havanensis, N. Oerstedii, or N. Wennerae. KPaquatics sells all three of those species.

Thanks!

 

[MMacro]

Where would be the best place to buy these?

 

[Bobbitworm13]

Kpaquatics carries them but they are seasonal, I wouldn't expect any until May or June probably

 

[MMacro]

Kpaquatics carries them but they are seasonal, I wouldn't expect any until May or June probably

Thanks!

 

[MMacro]

I will be ordering on off of TBS tonight!

 

[Hadla]

Kpaquatics carries them but they are seasonal, I wouldn't expect any until May or June probably

Thanks, was wondering when they'd be available

 

[MMacro]

Just ordered one off of TBS. Ill post pictures when he gets here!
Is there a difference in size/behavior/etc between males and females?

 

[Hadla]

Just curious, what's tbs?

 

[MMacro]

Just curious, what's tbs?

Tampa bay saltwater

 

[Hadla]

Thanks

 

[MMacro]

The little dude should be in tomorrow. I have a huge variety of food lined up for him when hes ready to start eating. Ill update as time goes on.

 

[MMacro]

Hes here! He is super cute!
Ill try to post pictures soon.

 

[MMacro]

The mantis is still doing great! I will try to take pictures when he starts to feel a little more comfortable.

Huge thanks to Richard from Tampa Bay Saltwater! He genuinely cares about the creatures that he sends out to us. I would not hesitate to buy from him again.