NathanC Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 My tank has currently a starfish I have set it up for mantis can't decide which one to get I like them all, but can't get them all. In your guy's experience which would you choose? Link to comment
Tamberav Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 What type of lighting does the tank have? Link to comment
D3monic Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Live aquaria has a peacock mantis http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=497+2857+1702&pcatid=1702 or on divers den they have a large one listed for $70 http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden/ItemDisplay.cfm?c=2733+4&ddid=296146 not really seeing any for sale right now other than those unless your lfs has some on their list they can bring in Link to comment
Tamberav Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Live aquaria has a peacock mantis http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=497+2857+1702&pcatid=1702 or on divers den they have a large one listed for $70 http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden/ItemDisplay.cfm?c=2733+4&ddid=296146 not really seeing any for sale right now other than those unless your lfs has some on their list they can bring in A peacock will not fit in a 5g, too active and needs low nutrients to avoid shell rot. My tank has currently a starfish I have set it up for mantis can't decide which one to get I like them all, but can't get them all. In your guy's experience which would you choose? Can't go wrong with: http://www.kpaquatics.com/product/mantis-shrimp-neogonodactylus-wennerae/ Link to comment
D3monic Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I didn't even see the 5 gal part Link to comment
Snow_Phoenix Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Purple spotted mantis shrimp. I have one and she's a beauty. Link to comment
NathanC Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 Purple spotted mantis shrimp. I have one and she's a beauty. I didn't even see the 5 gal part ok thanks everyone I am getting a purple spot. My lfs just orderdsoem Link to comment
spectra Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 A peacock will not fit in a 5g, too active and needs low nutrients to avoid shell rot. Can't go wrong with: http://www.kpaquatics.com/product/mantis-shrimp-neogonodactylus-wennerae/ I see you picked but I would look into the Wennerae.....they are great little shrimp and have lots of character.....I had one in a small tank for years. Link to comment
Snow_Phoenix Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Great to see you have a mantis picked out. Post some pics up once you get him/her. Link to comment
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