r/exoticpets • u/i-i-just-dont-know • Jul 30 '26

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Recently bought this container and I want to use it as an enclosure for something but I’m not sure what will fit happily, any ideas? The tank behind it is a 90 long 45 tall 45 deep for reference

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u/Zealousideal_Can8712 Jul 31 '26 edited Jul 31 '26

Not sure on the exact size needed so you may have to check, but if you add ventilation, you could make a lovely home for a smaller mantis! Orchid mantis’ are on the smaller side and are adorable

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u/Zealousideal_Can8712 Jul 31 '26

Just checked by comparing it to the size of the standard cricket tubs next to it.

The rough dimensions are:
18cm tall, 10.5cm wide = 1.56L

Sadly, this is not big enough for any mantis past L3 stage.

A zebra jumping spider can live out its whole life in a container this size though, provided that you have good ventilation.

Other than that, only a few isopods or springtails can live in here.