New to the hobby, I want to try a Nano tank.

[sohankpatel]

Maybe a 40B, then? Petco has the dollar per gallon sale in a bit. What could I stick in a 40b, I plan to use a sump to,keep stuff out of the tank.

 

[fishy boy]

Try a 30

 

[Martini5788]

Depending on the mantis shrimp that you want, the size of enclosure will vary. There are several
Commonly available species that can live in a 20 long. You just have to commit yourself to maintaining water quality which is important for mantis shrimp. I definitely
Wouldn't start with a peacock( o scyllarus ), they are very sensitive and prone to shell rot. Post on the mantis shrimp forum, you will get great input. But be aware that the likelihood of keeping tank mates with the mantis shrimp is small. But I love mine, she is awesome and you wouldn't regret going that route if you can get the equipment suitable for the setup

 

[fishy boy]

Now my mandarin is eating frozen brine !!!! I've only had him for 2 weeks

 

[Martini5788]

Now my mandarin is eating frozen brine !!!! I've only had him for 2 weeks

The likelihood that it survives much longer is not good. Brine shrimp are not a staple food source for mandarins.

 

[fishy boy]

I know it is also getting pods from my other pod tank

 

[Sandnukka15]

I would use the 10 gallon as a sump and just do a 20-40 gallon sw tank

 

[fishy boy]

I know I have pods too