BrandonFlorida
New member
Well first off an old worker friend gave me a 90 gallon tank with light and return pump. Just wanted to know what kind of setup should be done in order to house a peacock mantis shrimp? It does not have a protein skimmer and here are my questions:
1. Will a 90 gallon be good for him, that is the size I have available
2. Will I need a protein skimmer and are they messy eaters?
3. Does the bottom on the tank need to be protected against his/her smashers since they need a burrowing spot?
4. Do they need food every day?
5. What is the best sand for them?
6. Do you use PVC for their burrow or do they make it themselves?
7. The tank is glass so is that something I should worry about?
8. Can you house pairs or is that a big no no?
I am sure that just about everyone who knows nothing about these types of animals always wants a peacock, yet im sure there are some other really cool species out there. Any other suggestions would be great, thanks for any reply's and any help you all can give me. I'd really like one of these being the tank is too small for a porky puffer.
1. Will a 90 gallon be good for him, that is the size I have available
2. Will I need a protein skimmer and are they messy eaters?
3. Does the bottom on the tank need to be protected against his/her smashers since they need a burrowing spot?
4. Do they need food every day?
5. What is the best sand for them?
6. Do you use PVC for their burrow or do they make it themselves?
7. The tank is glass so is that something I should worry about?
8. Can you house pairs or is that a big no no?
I am sure that just about everyone who knows nothing about these types of animals always wants a peacock, yet im sure there are some other really cool species out there. Any other suggestions would be great, thanks for any reply's and any help you all can give me. I'd really like one of these being the tank is too small for a porky puffer.