harleychic Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I finally have the time and space to set up the mantis tank I have wanted forever. My plan is to use a 5.5 standard tank. I have an AC20, I want to use a 25w hydor theo heater. I have 4# of 7 year old LR, to which I want to add 2# of dry LR rubble so my new friend can decorate. I plan on using some aragonite substrate I have on hand. I hope to find a G. smithii, but I can be happy with a wennarae. How does this sound? Do I need a lid for this tank? Link to comment
seabass Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I haven't kept one before; however, I would guess that a top isn't critical. I've never had other species of shrimp jump out of open top tanks. Link to comment
harleychic Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 Thank you. I thought I read somewhere that some species can crawl out, so you need to keep the water level lower. Obviously in such a small tank, I want to fill it all the way up. Link to comment
Alexraptor Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 I would highly recommend a shatter proof heater. Link to comment
harleychic Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 Someone recommended a cobalt neotherm heater. I will look into thise for sure. Link to comment
harleychic Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 I was torn between a mantis or goby/shrimp pair. After watching a show about mantis shrimp featuring Dr. Roy, it was a no-brainer for me. Link to comment
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