400 gallon project

untamed · #1 06-23-2009, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by AHHope

Any updates on the mantis?

I have not seen a mantis in over a year. I have no idea why they didn't make it...or it could be that they've settled into places where they stay pretty secretive. There are plenty of loud "cracks" coming from the tank, but that could be any number of pistol shrimp that I know were there.

At one point, I know I had at least 6 mantis.

ddier2020 · #2 07-01-2009, 01:14 AM

I am not sure if this has been asked, but what do you use to clean your tank. I have a big acrylic tank and access is not as easy as a regular rectangular tank, so its hard to clean it.

untamed · #3 07-02-2009, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ddier2020

I am not sure if this has been asked, but what do you use to clean your tank. I have a big acrylic tank and access is not as easy as a regular rectangular tank, so its hard to clean it.

1" thick acrylic required me to use the Great White Mag cleaner. In order to avoid scratching the outside of the 'glas, I wrap the outer magnet in a baby diaper and lubricate it with "brillianize" acrylic cleaner. I have to clean the 'glas about every 2nd or 3rd day..which involves cleaning almost all the way around the tank since it is almost 4 completely 4 sided viewing.