Uhhh....55 gallon tank? Not really.
There are many different species of mantis you can keep, in a variety of sizes.
The largest mantis commonly available is the peac0ck, and they can live comfortably in a 20 gallon tank.
As far as the equipment you'll need, it somewhat depends on the mantis species you're interested in. Lighting is not so important, but a good skimmer and plenty of liverock is essential.
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Current setups: 1800 gallon koi pond, 10 gallon planted, 150 gallon reef, other FOWLR tanks
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