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@Stomatopods17 would be who I would ask, if they have a minute to reply (no offense to Randy!) 
There's a Mantis subforum on R2R that may have more help too:
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/mantis-shrimp.953/
Good luck!
There's a Mantis subforum on R2R that may have more help too:
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/mantis-shrimp.953/
Good luck!
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Seems like Deja Vu all over again 
What species of Mantid are you keeping?
Could you let us know more about yoursetup, filtration, etc.?
@Stomatopods17 if you have a chance could you help this member please?
What species of Mantid are you keeping?
Could you let us know more about yoursetup, filtration, etc.?
@Stomatopods17 if you have a chance could you help this member please?
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G.smithSeems like Deja Vu all over again
What species of Mantid are you keeping?
Could you let us know more about yoursetup, filtration, etc.?
@Stomatopods17 if you have a chance could you help this member please?
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I don't know if this will directly answer your question as I'm not sure there's really any three big params to watch for a Mantid:
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/i...16-gallon-smithii-mantis-shrimp-tank.1019034/
In that thread (discussing a Smithii) there's at least two people I'd listen to: @Stomatopods17 who I've already tagged here, and @ISpeakForTheSeas who is simply excellent with questions like these, if he has a minute to reply
These guys would know the details, but in my experience Mantids are very hardy, and I don't think you need to do a lot of water testing to keep them happy
I'm following to learn more myself; best of luck!
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/i...16-gallon-smithii-mantis-shrimp-tank.1019034/
In that thread (discussing a Smithii) there's at least two people I'd listen to: @Stomatopods17 who I've already tagged here, and @ISpeakForTheSeas who is simply excellent with questions like these, if he has a minute to reply
These guys would know the details, but in my experience Mantids are very hardy, and I don't think you need to do a lot of water testing to keep them happy
I'm following to learn more myself; best of luck!
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In some experience keeping them in the past. Keep stable salinity, temp and alkalinity. I only tested for nitrates and phosphates in the past as they can create a mess in the tank. Make sure you keep nitrates and phosphates low. High levels can cause shell rot. Also, since they are a shrimp they are sensitive to copper or metals. They are super cool creatures. I have about 5 different species in my tank that came in on live rock. They are like little dogs after they settle in and are curious creatures.
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