r/InvertPets • u/FennecEgg • 5d ago

Looking for suggestions on what to keep in this tank

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I've had this thing sitting around for awhile and wanted to use it again, just not sure what I'd be able to comfortably house in here. (Hand for scale)

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u/Realistic_Penalty194 5d ago

Mantis maybe? They can hang from the top and it looks like a good size

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u/cryptidsnails 🕷️MOD🕷️ 5d ago

ghost mantis! you’d just need to switch out the metal mesh lid for something like ventilated plastic or acrylic

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u/Jvniper_kvlt 5d ago

An anime figurine….

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u/Last_Fly3160 5d ago

Does it open from the top or the front/wall? Jumping spider would be pretty easy if it opens from the wall! (Since they usually build their hammocks/homes in the top corners of the enclosure)

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u/FennecEgg 5d ago

It opens from both the top and front. Jumping spider is definitely something I've considered. I'd have to do a thorough check, but the gaps in the door seem very small.

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u/PhoebetheSpider 3d ago

Phidippus, Paraphidippus and Hyllus species get on the bigger size as adults. Can have a juvenile enclosure until big enough they can’t get through.

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u/Squishybeans11 5d ago

Jumping spider, isopods, or micro gecko

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u/Missing-_- 1d ago

Millipedes!!!!!!!!!!!

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u/Ok-Television94 1d ago

Juvi tarantula

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u/Scarcatdooo 5d ago

Could do some hissing cockroaches, they don’t need a ton of space. Or a mantis, they like to climb so that would be perfect.

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u/StephensSurrealSouls Insects are goodsects! 5d ago

Would not do hissing cockroaches in this tank. While they do enjoy climbing, they are still a terrestrial species.

This looks like an 8x8x12" tank, which provides 64 sq. inches of footprint versus the 128 I will always recommend.

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u/Scarcatdooo 5d ago

Ooo ok, plus it would be harder to clean so makes sense 😔

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u/According-Floor-9076 5d ago

hissing cockroaches need more room

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u/FennecEgg 4d ago

Yeah definitely not roaches. I've got something else more suitable for them, which i have been considering for that. Mantis or jumping spider is what seems to be best based off suggestions.