Neogonodactylus oerstedii

[Aquariumist]

Does anyone have any experience with this species. i just recieved one from the bahamas, great specimen,great health. I have him in a 3 gallon eclipse system. Is this adequate? hes about 1-2 inches long. what does he eat?
any input would be great.

 

[Timmy]

Here you find more infos about this species.

I had one N. oerstedii and the animal was very activ. Food was all kind of frozen food like krill, shrimp and shells.
I think the tank is big enough, but watch your water parameters.

 

[rwhhunt]

my friend keeps Napoleon in a 10 gallon with two fire saddleback clown fish, and large hermit, a serpent star, and several sand burrowing snails, and a few larger black snails. he is VERY outgoing, and personable, loves to do yard work and make modifications to his house. Nappy doesnt bother any of his tankmates, and has learned that it takes TWO pops on the feeding stick to get his meal! primarily eats krill, but have seen him grab for mysis before as well, the three should be fine, but it seems that nappy really uses the full capacity of his 10 to explore ! all in all, one of my favorite mantis's