what type of mantis shrimp?

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  1. Gexx

    Gexx Giant Squid

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    i have a ten gallon aquarium and am wondering what type of mantis would fit in it. i want to be able to see the mantis during the day so durial mantis shrimp are preffered. also if you can give me the common and the scientific names if possible. smasher mantis shrimps are preffered but spearers would be ok as long as i get to see the little guy. thanks guys!
     
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  3. Kirklandp

    Kirklandp Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I ahve a psuedosquilla ciliatta in my 2.5 currently but i have a 10 laying around Im about to setup with some mh's so I think if you could get one of those you would be set.
     
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    AeLecocq Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    im housing a peacock in a 10 and he comes out in the day
     
  5. Gexx

    Gexx Giant Squid

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    i wanted a smaller mantis than the peacock. im looking into the rock mantis but i kinda want something out of the ordinary. arent psuedosquilla ciliatta spearers? they are pretty cool. do you ever see yours kirklandp?
     
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  7. Gexx

    Gexx Giant Squid

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    they all look cool to me! i like the psuedosquilla ciliatta and the Gonodactylaceus ternatensis the best so far though! i will see what the lfs can do! thanks buys but keep the ideas moving here!
     
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    wilko82 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    i have a ciliata in a 12 and i see him all the time verry active might also have something to with the fact i set the tank up for a smasher so not so deep sand more rock so he was forced not to burrow in the sand but just tunnel under all the rock
     
  10. Gexx

    Gexx Giant Squid

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    ok yea im gonna call the lfs and see if they can get and orange spot.
     
  11. Gexx

    Gexx Giant Squid

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    well the lfs isnt really sure yet. thats ok by me! im just now putting sand in there and then i have to get enough money for water. lol this is gonna be fun lol.