Finally isolated my Mantis shrimp....what diet is best?

[untamed]

Originally Posted by newreefer_59

Fed him some raw shrimp last night and he destroyed it in seconds. Is a smasher. Is this the usual food for it or should I mix in some brine shimp or mysis as well?

And how often should it be fed....is about 2.5 " in length.

I think you are on the right track with the raw shrimp. I used to feed mine a piece maybe twice a week. Every now and again I would toss in a small live crab, which they really enjoy and it makes a great show for visitors.

[littlesilvermax]

What diet is best?

expense fish IMO

[Drock169]

silversides make a very affordable diet for them.