Mantis Tank

brizzo · #1 03-26-2009, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenSpottedPuffer

No.

You're cooold!

So when are you starting the tank build, and are you going to tie it into your main system? I'm kind of curious where you plan to put it in your condo

GreenSpottedPuffer · #2 03-26-2009, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by nazerine

You're cooold!

So when are you starting the tank build, and are you going to tie it into your main system? I'm kind of curious where you plan to put it in your condo

No it won't be part of the main tank. I was thinking of doing that and having it right beside the big tank but I think it would ruin how nice the big tank looks on its own.

Not sure where its going yet to be honest.

And I'm not coooold...I just don't want to have to take care of a bunch of tanks

fiorano · #3 03-26-2009, 11:42 PM

i wouldnt go any smaller than a 30 gallon for a peacock. they're a pretty active mantis

GreenSpottedPuffer · #4 03-27-2009, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by fiorano

i wouldnt go any smaller than a 30 gallon for a peacock. they're a pretty active mantis

Well the idea (as mentioned) is a 2'x2' cube which is a 56G tank, so I think it will be fine. I may shave some off the height to make it a bit smaller but most have said the height shouldn't matter much. Might go 24"x24"x18".

justinl · #5 03-27-2009, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by GreenSpottedPuffer

Might go 24"x24"x18".

I would actually encourage this over a true 2ft cube. 18" just makes maintenance a lot easier on the arms. And yes, as mentioned, footprint is far more important really.

fiorano · #6 03-27-2009, 01:25 AM

listen to justinl he knows his mantids lol

GreenSpottedPuffer · #7 03-27-2009, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by fiorano

listen to justinl he knows his mantids lol

Well I think you were right too, that they need at least a 30G to be happy. They do get a decent size.

When you were saying active, what do you mean by that? Are they nocturnal? Or will they be out and about during the day? In an aquarium?

I ask because I have kept many 'nocturnal' fishes that are not so nocturnal in captivity. Like puffers.

GreenSpottedPuffer · #8 03-27-2009, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by justinl

I would actually encourage this over a true 2ft cube. 18" just makes maintenance a lot easier on the arms. And yes, as mentioned, footprint is far more important really.

Ok, cool.

Can I come by and see your mantis one of these days? I am very curious to see what I am getting into...or what my fiance is getting me into