Freddy's 10 Gallon Mantis Shrimp Nano-Reef

[Humanblob]

how much does one of those cost? that looks like a interesting little fella

 

[FreddytheFish]

I paid $35 for mine, but if you belong to a local reef club I'm sure someone would have one they'd want to give away, since they come in on LR sometimes.

 

[FreddytheFish]

Added a turbo snail. I figured that since he's a spearer, he wouldn't be able to punch through the turbo's shell.

Worked out great so far.

 

[kuhliloach]

just wondering, is that salt water in the tank? and are the mantis shrimp aggressive?

 

[Ghost_knife]

yes SW, and depends on the shrimp, one I have is a snotty thing while other's ive seen are fine

 

[Mgamer20o0]

nice looking tank. very good pics.

 

[fishcatch22]

just wondering, is that salt water in the tank? and are the mantis shrimp aggressive?

yes, and mantis shrimp are some of natures most honed killing machines.

 

[FreddytheFish]

just wondering, is that salt water in the tank? and are the mantis shrimp aggressive?

Yes and yes.

Aggressive in the sense that they will eat anything they can. Mine's eaten so far ghost shrimp, a damselfish, and hermit crabs (along with shrimp pellets).

However, they won't bother things they can't eat, and are generally safe with corals.

Thanks for the comments.

 

[Ghost_knife]

got any recent pics? I'm thinkin about following what you did and start a 10G tank for one

 

[FreddytheFish]

Actually just took some yesterday (only got two ), enjoy:

Peeking out from his cave.

GSPs.