Peacock Mantis tank setup questions

[ikimonogakari]

Hello all,
I’ve been cycling my tank for a couple of weeks now in my middle school classroom and wanted feedback and suggestions on the setup. It’s a 32 gallon Fluval Flex. I added a 3 inch pvc pipe and some rock. Just curious if this seemed like a fairly good habitat? I’ll be adding some damsels first and then the mantis a few weeks after. Everything is stock except for the filtration where I 3D printed the left and right media baskets (on a teachers budget and couldn’t see spending $100 for the intake ones). Added two sicce wave makers since I know the stock filter isn’t great. 150w Fluval heater as well. Any suggestions or comments would be greatly appreciated!!

 

[Fish Fan]

Looks like a good start, though I've never personally kept a Peacock. I do know that they need those PVC hides, so I think you're looking good.

@Stomatopods17 would be the one to ask

If you're unaware, there's a sub-forum here for Mantids that may have some more info for you:
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/mantis-shrimp.953/

Good luck with your project!

 

[ikimonogakari]

Looks like a good start, though I've never personally kept a Peacock. I do know that they need those PVC hides, so I think you're looking good.

@Stomatopods17 would be the one to ask

If you're unaware, there's a sub-forum here for Mantids that may have some more info for you:
https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/mantis-shrimp.953/

Good luck with your project!

Thanks for the input! I'll post over there too. Much appreciated :)