pgrVII Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Hey so I've been considering setting up a purple spot mantis tank,but wondering can it be done in a fluval spec V? I know it's recommended for a 10,but just curious to get the mantis experts takes on this. Thanks for any input. Link to comment
Dr.Brain Coral Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Yup smithii is fine in a 5 gallon. Great choice for a mantis shrimp. Link to comment
Dr.Brain Coral Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 No problem. You going to start a thread? Link to comment
pgrVII Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 Most definitely it won't be for a little bit as I'm not sold on doing it in a 5 gallon...yet...I have a spare 10 but like the look of the fluval,plus I like to keep to spare 10 gallon available for in case of situations. Link to comment
Dr.Brain Coral Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Id go ahead and do the 5 gallon. Smithii is a very interactive Gonodactylid and needs lots of things to explore and will like to watch you so I would keep it in the part of the house you are in the most. Link to comment
pgrVII Posted June 10, 2014 Author Share Posted June 10, 2014 Ill prob have it upstairs on our breakfast bar so you can sit on the stools to watch it. We wanted a peacock but didn't wanna have to get a 30 gallon to maintain so opted for a kind of smaller likeness in the purple spot. The spot is good to view it plus there is a sink on the other side for easy water changes whooooooooaaaaaaaaa! Link to comment
Dr.Brain Coral Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 nice. I was goinng to get a smithii or wennerae but opted for a cold water that i am planning. Ill just have to enjoy yours Link to comment
pgrVII Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 Haha right on it'll hopefully get Rollin soon my lfs seems to keep em stocked pretty good. Link to comment
Dr.Brain Coral Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 nice!!! thats cool they have them in stock alot. Link to comment
pgrVII Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 Yes indeed if not I found some places to order one,all in good time. Link to comment
Dr.Brain Coral Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 this is going to be awesome. what are your livestock plans for the tabk? any corals or fish? Link to comment
pgrVII Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 No species only,.with some snails and hermit crabs for clean up and live food. Simple mods,in Tank media rack,chemical pure mini,floss on top,hydor 240,and either black sand or Australian gold. Maybe a few frags off some of the bigger coral colonies in my other tank. No fish though all mantis. Link to comment
harleychic Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Following along, as I have a 5.5 gallon that I want to set up for a smithii. Can you tell me where you have seen them online? Link to comment
pgrVII Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 Blue zoo aquatic has some last I looked. Link to comment
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