Mantis Shrimp Tank

[rudy]

I forgot to mention get a pvc pipe as a burrow. I know some people hate them but they need it in the long run to prevent shell disease (keeps the light out during a molt).
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...ghlight=mantis
Here are some pics of my japiconus tank which is like a pea****. My pea**** lives in a 54 corner bow reef tank so I will get some pics this weekend

[justinl]

just note that a large (six inches and over) pea**** could very well smash glass. you could get away with thick glass though (at least 1/3 inch).

Since you want a smasher, set up the tank appropriately before introduction. Never add a mantis to a tank that hasn't cycled.

If you don't like pvc, then no problem. add LR (very roughly 1 lb per gallon). sand bed of 2-3 inches. rubble (pea sized rocks). keep lighting low.

[Der_Iron_Chef]

oops. disregard.