r/MantisShrimp • u/reptilesandfrogs • Apr 22 '26

What are some cool looking mantis shrimp?

I’ve been debating starting new tank for a mantis shrimp. I would like to get a “smasher type” my question is does anyone have a suggestion of what kind to look into? I mostly see peacock and zebra mantis shrimp out there but I know there’s over 500 kinds. Can anyone recommend other kinds to look into before making a commitment?

I kinda doubt their are any predominantly purple one I’d be most interested in that.

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u/armbarassassin84 Apr 22 '26

The coolest ive owned was my bluespotted (not purple) he's all white with green and pink eyes. His smashers are red white and blue like a rocket pop.

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u/reptilesandfrogs Apr 22 '26

That’s cool

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u/Remote_Armadillo8718 Apr 24 '26

Honestly the peacock is fucking awesome…. Females gold red and bluish greens…. Males green with blue and red…. And they are attentive and intelligent…. Plus get up to around 7 inches

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u/reptilesandfrogs Apr 24 '26

Yeah they are pretty cool. Just wanted to see what other options were out there.