? for peacock mantis shrimp owners

iretthepirate · Feb 17, 2015

Thinking about turning my 30gal bow front into a peacock tank. from what i've read this is a appropriate size but it just seems to small to me. Was wondering what size tank peacock owners here keep theirs in.

ritter6788 · Feb 17, 2015

IMO 40 breeders are perfect for O. scyllarus. What are the dimensions of your 30? I had one in a 37 gallon but it was narrow and tall and not big enough. It was a lot like a 20 long but taller. I see a lot of peacocks in 20 longs but those aren't big enough IMO.

Newfishgirl · Feb 24, 2015

I have mine in a 56 gallon. He was in a 10 for a little bit, but was miserable. He has been more active in the 56 and I see him a lot more.

iretthepirate · Mar 4, 2015

ritter6788 said:
IMO 40 breeders are perfect for O. scyllarus. What are the dimensions of your 30? I had one in a 37
gallon but it was narrow and tall and not big enough. It was a lot like a 20 long but taller. I see a lot of peacocks in 20 longs but those aren't big enough IMO.

24 1/2 length 10 1/2 deep, 21 height