{"id":8783,"date":"2026-02-17T07:12:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T07:12:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/mantis-shrimp-banded-lysiosquillina-maculata\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T07:12:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T07:12:07","slug":"mantis-shrimp-banded-lysiosquillina-maculata","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=mantis-shrimp-banded-lysiosquillina-maculata","title":{"rendered":"Mantis Shrimp Banded Lysiosquillina Maculata"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"157\"><strong data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"155\">Banded Mantis Shrimp (Lysiosquillina maculata)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"440\"><strong data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"172\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"175\" \/>The Banded Mantis Shrimp is a large, predatory crustacean known for its elongated body, striking banded pattern, and powerful spear-like claws. It is an impressive and highly active hunter, best suited for experienced marine aquarists with secure, mature systems.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"579\"><strong data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"453\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"456\" \/>Native to the Indo-Pacific, typically found in sandy or rubble substrates near coral reefs, often occupying deep burrows.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"761\"><strong data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"593\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"596\" \/>Carnivorous. Feeds on live or frozen meaty foods such as small fish, shrimp, crabs, and mollusks. Requires a varied diet to maintain health and vibrant coloration.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"953\"><strong data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"778\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"781\" \/>Not suitable for most community tanks. Highly aggressive and territorial; will attack or consume other fish and invertebrates. Best kept alone in a species-specific tank.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1088\"><strong data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"970\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"973\" \/>Extremely aggressive and territorial. Capable of inflicting serious damage to tank mates and aquarium structures.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1262\"><strong data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1111\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1114\" \/>Advanced. Requires a large, secure aquarium with deep sand beds or burrow areas, stable water parameters, and reinforced walls to prevent escapes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1287\"><strong data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1285\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1380\">\n<li data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1324\">\n<p data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1324\">Temperature: 72\u201378\u00b0F (22\u201325.5\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1340\">\n<p data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1340\">pH: 8.1\u20138.4<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1366\">\n<p data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1366\">Salinity: 1.023\u20131.025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1380\">\n<p data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1380\">dKH: 8\u201312<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Banded Mantis Shrimp (Lysiosquillina maculata) Overview:The Banded Mantis Shrimp is a large, predatory crustacean known for its elongated body, striking banded pattern, and powerful spear-like claws. It is an impressive and highly active hunter, best suited for experienced marine aquarists with secure, mature systems. 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