So, somewhat interesting question, what size footprint would be best suited for a peacock mantis shrimp?
I’ve considered a few options (55g vs 40 breeder) but I have a spot in my living room where a 60 gallon cube would work well. Of those three tank sizes, what would lend itself best to a PMS?
On one hand the 55 nominally holds more water vs the 40b (I believe the actual water volume in a 55 is like 48 gallons vs something like 43 in a breeder) and you have a longer run, but would a mantis appreciate the closer to square dimensions of a 40b? Like how adventurous are they really? 55s are just so narrow and the 40 has the greater “square footage.”
The 60 is intriguing because I could really bury a burrow in there and still have a lot of useable height. The footprint is smaller than the 55 and the 40. Could I get away with a 35g cube? (21 inches all around vs 24 on the 60.)
Any other “ideal” tank suggestions to be aware of?
I’ve considered a few options (55g vs 40 breeder) but I have a spot in my living room where a 60 gallon cube would work well. Of those three tank sizes, what would lend itself best to a PMS?
On one hand the 55 nominally holds more water vs the 40b (I believe the actual water volume in a 55 is like 48 gallons vs something like 43 in a breeder) and you have a longer run, but would a mantis appreciate the closer to square dimensions of a 40b? Like how adventurous are they really? 55s are just so narrow and the 40 has the greater “square footage.”
The 60 is intriguing because I could really bury a burrow in there and still have a lot of useable height. The footprint is smaller than the 55 and the 40. Could I get away with a 35g cube? (21 inches all around vs 24 on the 60.)
Any other “ideal” tank suggestions to be aware of?