new tank

[sarah]

Hi everyone, as some people already know i have decided to set up a tank for a Mantis shrimp.
I already had a 3 foot tank that holds about 20 uk gallon,a external filter and a heater[ need to get a mantis safe one before he arrives].
I added about 1 and a half inch of sand out of my main reef tank and a couple of pieces of base rock for now, i'm going to add some LR out of my tank as well when the water tests are ok and order about 5kg of the internet, i mite add a couple of low light corals as well before my mantis comes.
Any advice and information is always welcome thank you for reading and looking at my photos.

Sarah xxx\
This is my tank/stand before adding thing
sorry for the flash in the picture

 

[sarah]

This is the second picture with the stuff in a little hazey due to adding the salt, i will take more photos when it has cleared up.

Sarah xxx

 

[sfxer02]

Looks good can't wait to see the mantis in there !!


Tony

 

[Montanareefer]

What you going to name your mantis Sarah!

Looks like your new friend will have a nice home!

 

[NaH2O]

Sarah - add some LR rubble pieces as well for your mantis to use. Some use PVC and hide it with LR for the mantis to use as a den.

I know you were given some awesome links in your last thread, and here is another: A Load of Learnin' About Mantis Shrimps

 

[wooddood]

sarah i think you should name the mantis little johnny, because i'm sure it will look like him lol.

 

[sarah]

Hi everyone, added LR 24hrs after setting tank up.

Thanks for looking.
Sarah xxxx

 

[sarah]

Another picture, sorry it is a bit blurry.

Sarah xxxx

 

[wooddood]

hi sarah lol. really the tanks lookin good great job, can't wait to see the mantis in there. but i will wait, patiently lol.

 

[Montanareefer]

Very nice Sarah. Going to be cool we both having a mantis.

 

[Frankie]

Looks great sarah! you could call the mantis FFrankie if you want?! lol, good luck!

 

[dani89]

mum ur tank is going great but then mantis shrimps look like cockroaches just please keep it away from me thanks
love you xxxxxxxxxxx

 

[Montanareefer]

dani89 you have the coolest mum and she has to be to have a mantis! Can't wait to see the Peacock Mantis Sarah!

 

[sarah]

Hi everyone, this is my mantis tank a week later.
Thanks for looking

Sarah xxx

 

[Curtswearing]

I missed this thread while I was out of town. It's looking great!!!

What kind of mantis are you getting?

 

[jks1]

looking great Sarah, plenty of real estate for the new guy...

 

[sarah]

just a update of the tank, it has been up and running for nearly 2 weeks. Tested the water everythings fine at the moment, but the dreaded brown stuff has arrived covering everything, i know part of the cycleing processe, i hate this part lol. I will post some picys when it as all gone.

Thankyou for everyones replys i will keep you updated.

Sarah xxx

 

[wooddood]

like we talked about yesterday it's all part of the cycle just keep everything running and soon you'll be good to go. good luck and remember patience sarah patience lol.

 

[Brucey]

Hi Sarah .... sorry for joining the thread late. Love that tank ......... all for a mantis ..... whoa ...... I'd put a lobster in there or something as well. My Lobster and mantis live quite happily in my sump / no fights yet
Brucey

 

[sarah]

Hi Brucey never thought about putting a lobster in, what sort would you recommend.

Sarah xxx