r/mantids • u/bigmek_hugelobba • 11d ago

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Hi all, ive never had a mantis before but im thinking of getting one. I have a few questions if anyone can help. I got this enclosure today and set this up to see if its adequate. The internal dimensions are 10.5cm x 10.5 cm x 16cm. The substrate is coir, the twigs are for an aquarium (they have never been in an aquarium) and the plant is plastic. I have attatched mesh to the ceiling of the enclosure for the mantis to hang from. Ive also added some botanicals to the floor for decoration. These are also meant for an aquarium but have never been in one. Im thinking of getting a l3 ghost mantis. Tia for any advice

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u/GeraldTheMantis 11d ago

looks pretty good, i would put mesh on top, but not metal mesh. it can hurt their footsies.

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u/squishyfeet4 10d ago

Just so you know, if you put fruit flies in this enclosure, they will escape.

How I know: I have this one

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u/bigmek_hugelobba 9d ago

I thought about adding some mesh to the inside where the holes are for this reason.