{"id":8787,"date":"2026-02-17T07:12:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T07:12:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/mantis-shrimp-gonodactylus-sp\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T07:12:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T07:12:13","slug":"mantis-shrimp-gonodactylus-sp","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=mantis-shrimp-gonodactylus-sp","title":{"rendered":"Mantis Shrimp Gonodactylus Sp"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"141\"><strong data-start=\"97\" data-end=\"139\">Smash Mantis Shrimp (Gonodactylus sp.)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"416\"><strong data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"156\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"159\" \/>The Smash Mantis Shrimp is a small but highly aggressive predatory crustacean, recognized for its vibrant coloration and powerful smashing claws. It is a captivating addition for experienced aquarists, known for its rapid strikes and territorial behavior.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"530\"><strong data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"429\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"432\" \/>Native to the Indo-Pacific, commonly found in coral reefs, rocky crevices, and sandy substrates.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"704\"><strong data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"544\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"547\" \/>Carnivorous. Feeds on live or frozen meaty foods such as small fish, shrimp, crabs, and mollusks. Requires a varied diet to maintain health and coloration.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"889\"><strong data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"721\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"724\" \/>Not suitable for most community tanks. Highly aggressive and territorial; will attack other fish and invertebrates. Best kept alone or in a dedicated species tank.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"1024\"><strong data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"906\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"909\" \/>Extremely aggressive and territorial. Capable of inflicting serious damage to tank mates and aquarium structures.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1187\"><strong data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1047\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1050\" \/>Advanced. Requires a mature, secure tank with plenty of hiding spots, stable water parameters, and reinforced walls to prevent escapes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1212\"><strong data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1210\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1305\">\n<li data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1249\">\n<p data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1249\">Temperature: 72\u201378\u00b0F (22\u201325.5\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1265\">\n<p data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1265\">pH: 8.1\u20138.4<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1291\">\n<p data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1291\">Salinity: 1.023\u20131.025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1305\">\n<p data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1305\">dKH: 8\u201312<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Smash Mantis Shrimp (Gonodactylus sp.) 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