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Originally posted by OxInYourBox

Awesome coloration and shots.  What's his length?

 

He was sold to me as 5 inches. I think he's slightly larger than that.

 

;)

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Originally posted by OxInYourBox

That's a big SOB. :)  If you find another one with colors like that please let me know. I want to put one in a tank at work.

 

 

www.fishsupply.com my friend. ;)

 

We(my friend and I) requested the biggest they had and the guy on the phone said the two we received were Grade A sized.

 

For $25 it's a decent deal, but the shipping is killer. :blush:

 

2 x $25 - Two mantis shrimps

$45 - FedEx charge

$10 - Box charge

 

Total cost, $105 :*(

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MAN... those things are soooo creepy and so beautiful at the same time....

 

5" huh? how big of tank do those guys need? I imagine the only thing you could keep with them is rock right?

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Originally posted by Chyendra

MAN... those things are soooo creepy and so beautiful at the same time....

 

5" huh? how big of tank do those guys need? I imagine the only thing you could keep with them is rock right?

 

Most people keep them in something between 5-20 gallons.

 

If you're seriously considering keeping one you should check out these two sites:

 

http://www.blueboard.com/mantis/index.htm

http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/aquarius/

 

In a large enough tank the fish may have some chance of avoiding capture but they'll pretty much be mantis food when he gets hungry. Of course if you keep him spoiled with feedings he probably won't put much effort into catching a fish.

 

They won't harm corals but may end up moving them if they're on small rocks. Just don't make any plans to put your hands in the tank after that. :P

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wow, i checked out a few sights on mantis shrimp, and also saw a video clip of one flipping up and snatching a shrimp. Those things are really neat! They creep me out yet are so beautiful at the same time.....

 

Thank you for the information and beautiful pictures. I'm certinaly going to consider the idea now :)

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