Mantis shrimp idea?

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  1. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    So i figured that im done with my 29g biocube(As in, no more adding of corals and fish :( ) I was gunna do a small 10g and a mantis shrimp...What would i need for it? I want to keep it pretty basic. And what does a manits shrimp normally go for these days also?

    Here is what i was thinking.

    10g tank(Petsmart)
    5-10lbs of rock
    2.5 deep sandbed
    small HOB filter
    heater
    small powerhead?(Do i need one for a manits if i have a HOB filter)

    Is this good?
     
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  2. 1.0reef

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    sounds good but you'll need more sand since mantis shrimp like to make burrows with rock rubble and sand!
     
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  3. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    Ill buy a 20lb bag or someting, that should be enough.
     
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  4. stepho

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    Powered might be good for flow if you need it to keep the algae down. I got my n. Wennerae for free, just a 2 hrs drive to get it. The best website closed, but you can find them on live aquaria divers den every once in a while for $50 or more depending on species.

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  5. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    Ill ask my LFS also..But ill look around for a good priced mantis.
     
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    is should!
     
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    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    blue zoo has tons of mantis shrimps!
     
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  8. stepho

    stepho Panda Puffer

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    Any actually in stock other than g. chiragra? It seems that's all the have when I look.

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  9. Va Reef

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    the 2.5 sand should be fine, i traded in a 2.5" skunk for a 1.5" mantis shrimp so i estimate around 25$. i would suggest getting sand that has multiple grain sizes IMO.
     
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  10. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    Okay, im still lookin into to it! I think it would be an awomse idea, im giong to go by there 2marow and see what they can do for me.
     
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