So, I have started researching the mantis shrimp and they have held my interest. Though, I have noticed that I can't find anyone selling the peacock mantis shrimp, and was wondering why? By no means am I ready for one. I don't have the set up for one. Though, I was wondering if someone could tell me what's going on
Peacock mantis shrimp
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Mantis shrimp can and will be very harmful to your tank and tank mates. Do a little research about them. They don't like other mantis shrimp. Their claws are weapons, and strong enough to break glass. They are pests that you don't want. Very destructive. Buy an octopus first, then have fun keeping it in the tank. Or maybe a alligator that you can hand feed. Both would be better options before a mantis shrimp. And that's why you don't see them for sale
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Wow....I have one and I love the little guy. He s like a small dog every time I go to the tank he comes running over. Acrylic tanks are preferable to glass. But don't let one person talk you out of owning one they are magnificent creatures. They need some specialized care...like their
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They aren't as available as many other marine inverts because they pretty much need to be kept by themselves, and can be destructive. However, they are hardy, beautiful, and interesting to keep.
Yes, I read about the tank issue. This is why I don't have the set up. I had planned on the biocube. after reading about the acrylic tank I am changing that into a reef tank. While I search for an acrylic set up. Do you know of anyone who breeds peacock mantis shrimp? I have heard a lot about them. I have kept the biocube up for a while and helped with my grandparents 90Wow....I have one and I love the little guy. He s like a small dog every time I go to the tank he comes running over. Acrylic tanks are preferable to glass. But don't let one person talk you out of owning one they are magnificent creatures. They need some specialized care...like theirown tank.but they're great.
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They're always been a little hard to come by. Contact online vendors when you're ready for one or if you have an LFS, get them to keep an eye out on the list. It can take a bit to find. Often you'll see little ones from the Gulf and Florida as hitchhikers removed from rock. It's very VERY rare to find a peacock that way. Some of the Florida rock seems lousy with the smaller ones, to the point it's an actual problem.
No one is successfully breeding them.
All our kids kept their own mantis over the years. Their tanks were smaller, so all had smaller species than the peacock, as the Peacock is rather large. They also like the bright colors of the other species. You don't need an acrylic tank, just don't get a cheap 10 tank and a large powerful mantis, such as the chiragra. You'll always hear about "tank smashers", but when have you actually read of that happening? The side panels are not what's at risk, at any rate, it's the bottom. When that meet up with the bottom, that don't know it's not more rock and try to pound their way through it to build their tunnels. If you put a sheet of acrylic on the bottom, they hit that instead of the glass. But seriously, I don't know how necessary that is, because it just doesn't happen.
We've kept about 5 species and I have to admit my favorite was the peacock, as far as personality. If i were to get another, it would be that species.
No one is successfully breeding them.
All our kids kept their own mantis over the years. Their tanks were smaller, so all had smaller species than the peacock, as the Peacock is rather large. They also like the bright colors of the other species. You don't need an acrylic tank, just don't get a cheap 10 tank and a large powerful mantis, such as the chiragra. You'll always hear about "tank smashers", but when have you actually read of that happening? The side panels are not what's at risk, at any rate, it's the bottom. When that meet up with the bottom, that don't know it's not more rock and try to pound their way through it to build their tunnels. If you put a sheet of acrylic on the bottom, they hit that instead of the glass. But seriously, I don't know how necessary that is, because it just doesn't happen.
We've kept about 5 species and I have to admit my favorite was the peacock, as far as personality. If i were to get another, it would be that species.
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Thank you Renee. I may stick to an all acrylic just to be on the safe side. I have been looking into them for a while. Though my issue is finding them. May have to take a trip to the beach lol actually in florida and never noticed any. Granted we use hanna park and doesn't have anything really around
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Great info about the bottom of the tank. Didnt realize that. 
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I just saw one for $430!!! I'm choking on my coffee!!!! I always paid like $20 for mine.
eatbreakfast
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Anytime I have gone to wholsalers for work they are generally available.
An LFS should be able to source one within a few weeks.
Based on the last few I've seen, they should retail between $35-60.
An LFS should be able to source one within a few weeks.
Based on the last few I've seen, they should retail between $35-60.
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You'll be fine.
