dwarfatize
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Hi,
I was wondering what is a good temp for a mantis shrimp?
Thanks
I was wondering what is a good temp for a mantis shrimp?
Thanks
Tank temp?
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dwarfatize
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thephoenix48
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I don't think you should serve them undercooked so just like regular shrimp...just drop them in boiling water till they turn pink. As you can see I really don't like them.
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I don't think you should serve them undercooked so just like regular shrimp...just drop them in boiling water till they turn pink. As you can see I really don't like them.
dwarfatize
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LOL!!! I was more looking for the temp to keep them alive but what ever works.
RogueCorps
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Hey Dwarfatize,
This would vary as much as the various places that stomatopods are found. What type are you planning on keeping?
In a recent presentation from Rob Toonen on Temperature and Salinity, he said that the average for the world's reefs where the highest biodiversity of corals and fish are found is 83-84Ã"šÃ‚°F at 35ppt. This is on the high side of what is common for hobbyists, and you might shoot for slightly lower for buffer from our California weather.
Gee... phoenix came all the way to the mantis forum and crashed your thread just to tell you to cook it? As far as I'm concerned, hobbyists keep fish for recreation, and if you happen to get a stomatopod (who live almost everywhere live rock is gathered) and it kills a fish, then it's your fault. Sorry but that's the hard truth.
-Rogue
This would vary as much as the various places that stomatopods are found. What type are you planning on keeping?
In a recent presentation from Rob Toonen on Temperature and Salinity, he said that the average for the world's reefs where the highest biodiversity of corals and fish are found is 83-84Ã"šÃ‚°F at 35ppt. This is on the high side of what is common for hobbyists, and you might shoot for slightly lower for buffer from our California weather.
Gee... phoenix came all the way to the mantis forum and crashed your thread just to tell you to cook it? As far as I'm concerned, hobbyists keep fish for recreation, and if you happen to get a stomatopod (who live almost everywhere live rock is gathered) and it kills a fish, then it's your fault. Sorry but that's the hard truth.
-Rogue
dwarfatize
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I run my reef at about 80Ã"šÃ‚º-83Ã"šÃ‚ºF. Would this be good for a P. Ciliata, or a G. Wennere?
Gonodactylus
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Species and location are key. Even tropical waters vary in temperature with the season, so almost any species you might consider for your aquarium can tolerate a range of temperature. The important thing is to not change temperature abruptly. I can provide a few examples.
Neogonodactylus wennerae occurs from the Caribbean to the Carolinas and Bermuda. You can find them in Florida in the summer living in 90 degree water and in Bermuda in the winter at 65. In general, they do well from 73-80.
Pseudosquilla ciliata has an even greater range - 65 in Bermuda to the high 90's in the places like the Gulf of Siam. They seem to do better in captivity at temperatures in the mid-70's.
Odontodactylus scyllarus can be found on hot reefs in Indonesia at 90, but upwellings in the same area can drop the temperature to the low 70's. There are also populations living off South Africa that probably experience temperatures below 70. I keep mine at 76.
Hemisquilla californiensis is more restricted. They live in waters from 55 to 70, but generally don't do well in captivity unless the temperature stays between 58 and 64.
Squilla empusa occurs from Maine to the Caribbean. In Maine they experience temperatures below 50 (but probably hibernating). On mud flats in the Gulf of Mexico, they can be at 95. Still a quick swing intermperature of only a few degrees can be lethal.
If you are looking for one temperature that will work well for most species - except for temperature water animals like Hemisquilla - I would recommend 75-78.
Roy
Neogonodactylus wennerae occurs from the Caribbean to the Carolinas and Bermuda. You can find them in Florida in the summer living in 90 degree water and in Bermuda in the winter at 65. In general, they do well from 73-80.
Pseudosquilla ciliata has an even greater range - 65 in Bermuda to the high 90's in the places like the Gulf of Siam. They seem to do better in captivity at temperatures in the mid-70's.
Odontodactylus scyllarus can be found on hot reefs in Indonesia at 90, but upwellings in the same area can drop the temperature to the low 70's. There are also populations living off South Africa that probably experience temperatures below 70. I keep mine at 76.
Hemisquilla californiensis is more restricted. They live in waters from 55 to 70, but generally don't do well in captivity unless the temperature stays between 58 and 64.
Squilla empusa occurs from Maine to the Caribbean. In Maine they experience temperatures below 50 (but probably hibernating). On mud flats in the Gulf of Mexico, they can be at 95. Still a quick swing intermperature of only a few degrees can be lethal.
If you are looking for one temperature that will work well for most species - except for temperature water animals like Hemisquilla - I would recommend 75-78.
Roy
dwarfatize
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so my water would be ok but it would be better if it was colder. Thanks
