housing asian mantids

[chrisboy101]

how big does an enclosure have to be to house giant asian mantids :?:

 

[Rick]

I use those small 2 1/2 gallon aquiarium. Thy have glass dividers and can be divided into three small sections. I cut a notch in the middle to divide them in half and it can now house two giant asians just fine.

 

[Asa]

It depends on what molt their on. L1 to L4 can be housed in a 24 ounce container, and above in a 32-80 oz. countainer. You can find them here, at www.mantisplace.com

 

[chrisboy101]

great thanks for the help

 

[Rick]

Yeah mean't to say that those small tanks work for adults. I keep small nymphs in the deli cups.

 

[Asa]

For the real small ones, Rick is right, Deli cups are less expensive.

 

[mantisfu]

If you want to go all out, Exotera's 1'x1'x1' is perfect. It has great ventilation, and looks great, easy acces from top or front.

 

[Ian]

Exoterra has some nice tanks out, but it's a shame they are so expensive!

I always tend to use cups/small jars for smaller nymphs, and sweet jars for the larger/adults.