Mantis shrimp tank help

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  1. cris4377

    cris4377 Plankton

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    I got a free truvu tank and it is 20 gallons. The dimensions are 36+12+12. It is about 3/16 inch thick acrylic. I believe it is acrylic. Is that to thin and small for a green mantis shrimp or peacock mantis shrimp
     
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  2. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    Tank in general is too small for a peacock mantis though a green is perfect.

    You generally don't have to worry about thickness with stomatopods unless you plan to tease it a lot. They have some of the best eyes in the animal kingdom and are extremely intelligent for their size, they aren't going to just randomly shatter your glass.
     
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    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    Moved to inverts.
     
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  4. saltaddiction

    saltaddiction Flamingo Tongue

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    I'm trying to remove my green mantis that came on a LR. can't seem to catch him.
     
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  5. cris4377

    cris4377 Plankton

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    So i am good with the tank i have as long as i dont tees it to have it crack the acrylic
     
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