Zebra Mantis Shrimp Behavior

[doodleface]

Of you who have or had Zebra Mantis shrimp, sis you always give them enough substrate to dig a burrow or is it possible to put the zebra in a tank with only an inch of substrate and he will function and live fine.

THe zebra I am looking at is 3 inches, I have no problem putting him in a tank with 4 to 5 inches of substrate but I want to see him more than a few seconds a day. Unless someone has had experience with them being more outgoing and active.

Also some what off topic, does anybody know where to get a smithii mantis. Thanks all for your time and patience.

[BEELZEBOB]

your talkin about an L.Mac.

they need at least 6 inches of substrate.

they burrow. things that burrow need sand.

here.

http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/arthro...traca/royslist/

read up and determine whats the best species for your situation.


i have a G.Smithii, and its a freggin waiting game.

ive heard of people payin more than $70 bucks for one.

i got lucky, and found one labled as a "baby Peacock" for $12.99.

you really gotta just pool your resources, and wait.

[Kathywithbirds]

Linky didn't work Bob.

[BEELZEBOB]

oh, weak sauce

[BEELZEBOB]

http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/arthrop...raca/royslist/

[NICERICAN4YOU25]

Cool H I Would Show You Guys My 7-8" Zebra Mantis Bit It Wont Let Me Post Pics



Carlos