multiple mantis

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  1. ScottsTanks

    ScottsTanks Flamingo Tongue

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    I am starting a 28g bowfront for a mantis shrimp (most likely a peacock but I am wondering if its possible to have multiple mantis in a tank or is this a recipe for disaster?
     
    ScottsTanks, Jun 9, 2012
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  2. fragginawsome

    fragginawsome Skunk Shrimp

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  3. tom.n.day

    tom.n.day Eyelash Blennie

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  4. United417

    United417 Bristle Worm

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    no, some species are able to be paired and bred, but more often then not one will kill the other
     
    United417, Jun 16, 2012
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