I Have a 60gal tank that will house only a mantis shrimp. Will I need to get a protei

13caljr · 10/05/2017, 01:35 PM

Home alone?

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Jlentz · 10/05/2017, 02:27 PM

I would run one if only to help oxygenate. They can be messy eaters though.

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13caljr · 10/06/2017, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Jlentz

I would run one if only to help oxygenate. They can be messy eaters though.

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Thank you. Can you give me give me advice as to salinity, temperature and any and all tank parameters and equipment. I realize it's a lot to ask but I'm a total newbie and really would like to do this the right way. I am fascinated by these creatures and would like to provide it with a good home. All advice is greatly appreciated!!!

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Hadla · 10/06/2017, 10:04 AM

http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/arthrop...raca/royslist/

If you know what species you’re getting or want info on, this is the best place to look

Bobbitworm13 · 10/06/2017, 04:13 PM

For temp and salinity just go for normal reef params, sg 1.026 temp of around 78

Jlentz · 10/06/2017, 06:46 PM

If you’re new to saltwater don’t get a peacock right away. They are deep water species, a bit fragile. Some of the smaller smashers are pretty damn resilient though.

If you don’t have rock yet look into http://tbsaltwater.com/ they are known for small green smashers.

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nmotz · 10/15/2017, 12:32 PM

I recommend a protein skimmer for overall aquarium health since it is a more effective tank cleaning system than a HOB filter or refugium. If possible, I would run both a protein skimmer and grow macroalgae in either a HOB refugium or in a sump. That and small (5%) water changes every 2 weeks is what always worked for me.

10/05/2017, 01:35 PM	#1
13caljr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 6	I Have a 60gal tank that will house only a mantis shrimp. Will I need to get a protei Home alone? Sent from my K88 using Tapatalk

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Hadla Mantis Whisperer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 574	http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/arthrop...raca/royslist/ If you know what species you’re getting or want info on, this is the best place to look __________________ Aquarium count: 7 salt: 2x10g, 29 biocube, 30g, 55g, 75g, 225g, and one fresh 20g planted tank! Puffer, octopus, and mantis shrimp fanatic!

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nmotz Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: FL, USA Posts: 1,433	I recommend a protein skimmer for overall aquarium health since it is a more effective tank cleaning system than a HOB filter or refugium. If possible, I would run both a protein skimmer and grow macroalgae in either a HOB refugium or in a sump. That and small (5%) water changes every 2 weeks is what always worked for me. __________________ Mantis shrimp are the best! Current Tank Info: 20L Peacock mantis shrimp tank

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Jlentz Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 332	I would run one if only to help oxygenate. They can be messy eaters though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Bobbitworm13 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Russell Springs, KY Posts: 330	For temp and salinity just go for normal reef params, sg 1.026 temp of around 78

10/06/2017, 06:46 PM	#6
Jlentz Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 332	If you’re new to saltwater don’t get a peacock right away. They are deep water species, a bit fragile. Some of the smaller smashers are pretty damn resilient though. If you don’t have rock yet look into http://tbsaltwater.com/ they are known for small green smashers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk