New mantis tank

[mantis keeper]

Can i keep a mantis shrimp without a protein skimmer

 

[kevgib67]

Can i keep a mantis shrimp without a protein skimmer

Yes you can keep a reef tank without a protein skimmer.

 

[HTFish]

You can, but they can be messy eaters. Keep up with the water changes to compensate for lack of a skimmer.

 

[Fish Fan]

Can i keep a mantis shrimp without a protein skimmer

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

#WelcometoR2R

Yes, you can certainly keep a Mantis without a protein skimmer

What kind of Mantis are you hoping to keep? We have a Mantis sub-forum that may be helpful:
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/mantis-shrimp.953/

Good luck!