OK. I'm not entirely new to Mantids, but I've had bad luck. Some died from shedding, some from my mistakes etc... But now im left with a couple mantids. 1 Giant Indian whos about 2 inches, 2 baby flower mantids, and 1 baby african. I have them housed in those little tanks, with the colored plastic lids. I usually throw lizard litter on the bottom ...and a branch or two. I spray it often etc...But i notice the tank gets this white STUFF on the side ffrom the water. I was just wondering, am i better off just putting my nymphs into something a lot simpler since theyre growing and prone to a lot? The white build up on the tank kind of urks me.
NEW and need some help, please.
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i'm not exactly sure what you're asking, but the white stuff is just water marks from spraying. it's harmless to your mantids. if it's annoying, you can always clean the tanks. they should be just fine in those tanks, but if you want something simpler you could use jars or deli cups with mesh lids. hope this helps?
The white stuff is caused by mineral deposits. When water evaporates, the minerals are left behind. It is harmless.
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well i just spray the water in the tank. would it be better to leave a little bowl of some sort? i dont like doing that cause then when i move the tank it spills all over. and whats this about rain water? if its better to give them rain water...i would do that.
if you dont trust tap water in devon, uk. I shouldnt trust it here in NYC. lol well I always have a water botel and I spray them from there, so the waters always been sitting there. I think im gonna take your advice about the rain water and start collecting it. thanks
Johnald Chaffinch
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how about putting something over the steam of a kettle and collecting the evaporating water?
Johnald Chaffinch
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...and why leave the water in there for 48 hours?
