Mantis Shrimp tank project

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  1. anemonecrab

    anemonecrab Flamingo Tongue

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    I am finally setting up my mantis shrimp tank, which will hold a peacock mantis shrimp. The setup so far:

    20 gallon tank with acrylic bottom
    stand

    Still need:

    filter
    lights
    live rock/sand
    mantis shrimp

    Do I need a skimmer for a mantis tank?
     
    anemonecrab, Jul 7, 2009
    anemonecrab, Jul 7, 2009
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  2. macabe

    macabe Purple Spiny Lobster

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    probly dont need a skimmer if its just a mantis shrimp
     
    macabe, Jul 7, 2009
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  3. anemonecrab

    anemonecrab Flamingo Tongue

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    It will be a mantis shrimp, and maybe a few crabs (live food).
     
    anemonecrab, Jul 7, 2009
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  4. stepho

    stepho Panda Puffer

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    Actually you probably do want a skimmer. Mantis shrimps store food in their dens so you can't really clean up uneaten food and you really can't tell how much of the food you give them is being eaten right away.

    Lights- Should be all actinic and low wattage.

    stomatopods.com is probably your best source for a peacock mantis, unless your LFS carries them.
     
    stepho, Jul 7, 2009
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  5. greysoul

    greysoul Stylophora

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    liveaquaria has some for sale... did yesterday
     
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  6. tatted4ever

    tatted4ever Clown Trigger

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    those mantis shrimp are nothing pretty. Pretty damn vicious
     
    tatted4ever, Jul 8, 2009
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