How many mantids can fit comfortably in a 20 gallon aquarium?

[Prayingmantisqueen]

How many mantids can fit comfortably in a 20 gallon aquarium? 

Like if I put dividers or if it's a communal species like Ghosts?

I am curious because I may have a 20 gallon coming my way this weekend and would like to put it to use...!

 

[Pun1sh3R]

Is it the long or the high version?

My thoughts are to divide it (Mantid Condo).  Keep in mind the minimum space required for the species. 2x length wide x 2x length deep x 3 times length high.

A 20 gallon long you can add 2 dividers and have a total of 3 enclosures 10 inches wide x 12 inches deep x 12 inches high.  You could possibly put maybe 3 to 4 Ghosts in one, then different species or Male in one female in another of the other divisions.

There are a lot of possibilities if you willing to put a little work in.

 

[Prayingmantisqueen]

Ok great thanks.

I'm not sure  if its long or high. I'll figure it out though! TY

 

[MantisGirl13]

You can put several ghosts in there, or divide it, although I am not sure how you would do it. I think an aquarium looks nicer with ghost mantids communally, instead of dividers.

- MantisGirl13

 

[Prayingmantisqueen]

Well the 20 fell through but my brother and I may be making our own custom one. If it works out I'll post pictures.

 

[MantisGirl13]

Ok. I am sorry you couldn't get the 20 gal. it would be cool to make your own! I hope it works!

- MantisGirl13