Mantis Shrimp

[netjackson]

I am just about ready to purchase my first mantis shrimp. I have had hard time trying to find one. I came across a baby Peacock Mantis, (SMASHER). It is about 1 1/2 inches long and as thick as a pencil. I had a few questions before I make the purchase:

1) Is it a good idea to get one this small? It already has the deep green shell and colorful bottom.

2) How long will it take to grow? It will be housed it a 10 gallon tank, Fiji sand, a few pounds of rock, power compact and a SL60 wetdry.

Any information will be great!

Thanks

Rob

 

[AttackDonut]

Small is fine, after all, part of the fun in owning one is watching them grow.

My guess on growth speed will depend on how much you feed him.

enjoy!

 

[netjackson]

Hey thanks for the information. I hope to picking it up this weekend.

Thanks

Rob