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Old 05/04/2006, 07:22 PM
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Two Mantis Shrimp Together?

I just had a quick question: Can you put two together? Thanks!!!
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Old 05/04/2006, 07:47 PM
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I believe they are the same species. Both are 3"-4" and the tank they would go in is 30 gallons.
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Old 05/04/2006, 07:58 PM
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unless they are a male and female Lysiosquillina, they will kill eachother at the first molt. If they are Lysiosquillina, a 30 gallon is far too small for the extremely deep sand bed they require.
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Old 05/05/2006, 11:16 AM
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Yes they will kill one another, plain and simple.
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Old 05/07/2006, 02:29 PM
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thanks, that is what i thought...
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Old 05/09/2006, 05:16 PM
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Hey try it!!! THey might be the opposite sex, just make sure you dim the lights.
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Old 05/13/2006, 05:13 PM
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Dim trhe lights, play a little Barry White and maybe pour a little wine in the water to break down any resistance! Sorry, I couldn't resist!!!! Let us know how you make out.
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Old 05/13/2006, 05:14 PM
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"THE"....... God I hate it when I post things without reading them first!
 

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