Is this a Mantis Shrimp?

sharuq1 · #1 06-16-2009, 09:02 PM

Yup, it's a mantis

The Codfather · #2 06-16-2009, 09:31 PM

my guess is a chiragra

Scavenger · #3 06-16-2009, 09:37 PM

Mantis, no doubt in my mind.

newreefer_59 · #4 06-16-2009, 09:50 PM

By all accounts, it appears he needs to be removed from my reef aquarium. Very interesting animal, however. Has anyone kept these in a separate tank, and if so, would a small 33 gallon tank be sufficient? What would he be ok with in terms of tank mates?

Scavenger · #5 06-16-2009, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by newreefer_59

What would he be ok with in terms of tank mates?

Anything you want to feed it.

sitandwatch · #6 06-16-2009, 10:17 PM

I think that a 33gal would be more then enough, and as Scavenger said whatever you want to feed it.

Its one of those creatures that does not play very well with others but I think they are super cool.

subman · #7 06-16-2009, 10:22 PM

Yep a 33 is plenty but any tank mates are really gonna be food someday.