Peacock Mantis Shrimp

Nov 9, 2024

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One of the strangest and most unusual animals we can keep at home would be Peacock mantis shrimp.

I always dreamed to have one. One day I saw one in a dealers tank. I was amazed looking at him from up close – it had a unique look with both eyes moving independently in different directions. I have never realized how intelligent the animal was who has been staring back at me.

After a short observation by both party’s (shrimp at me,me at the shrimp) my decision was made. I took the little fella home with me. Seems like after couple of days he started to recognize me. I am still afraid to feed him from my hands (they can split my hand with the claws), but I think soon I will.

Stay tuned for some videos on how to set up the fish tank for the mantis shrimp.

– Gint, Fish Help Chicago team