Hello guys! Mantis Shrimp Question !

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  1. EaZy DuZ iT

    EaZy DuZ iT Plankton

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    Hey guys quick question


    Im running a 20 gallon long fish tank with 30 pounds of live sand, 20 pounds of live rock, 2- 30 gallon filters, a CPR BAK-PAK protein skimmer, 2-20 gallon Rena heaters, and a powerhead. (Running a Coralife Aqualight 30 inch light)



    My Peacock Mantis Shrimp is being delivered to my house tomorrow. The Size is little under 3 inches, so lets say its 3 inches.

    I have a Small yellow Tail damsel and a Small clown fish in there, I made a cave for the mantis shrimp, and i will be feeding it my self in the beginning with sticks. Is it a bad idea, to keep the two fishes with it? Because i took the clownfish out my 30 gallon because another clownfish was beating on it. Any ideas? Thanks =/
     
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  2. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    There's no guarantee that it will be fine. O.s. are one of the weirder mantis because they are the exception that has aspects of both spearers and smashers. I've never lost a fish to an O.s. but I also made sure it was always well-fed and there was always a clean up crew of snails and crabs if it didn't want the food I provided.
     
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