travisurfer Posted April 26, 2009 Author Share Posted April 26, 2009 Ok got a vid of him: http://s51.photobucket.com/albums/f399/gog...nt=DSCN1591.flv I'll have to look more at it later, unless someone else wants to ID, but that is definitely not O. scyllarus. Quote Link to comment
captainbastard Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I'll have to look more at it later, unless someone else wants to ID, but that is definitely not O. scyllarus. What about a smithii? Quote Link to comment
stardrop Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 What about a smithii? Thank goodness I found this thread. Been wanting a mantis shrimp for some time now and nice to know other people like them too. I found this really interesting talk/presentation on mantis shrimp and the forces they generate. http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/sheila_...st_animals.html Fasinating really!! Quote Link to comment
captainbastard Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Thank goodness I found this thread. Been wanting a mantis shrimp for some time now and nice to know other people like them too. I found this really interesting talk/presentation on mantis shrimp and the forces they generate. http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/sheila_...st_animals.html Fasinating really!! He just spent the weekend molting, pretty crazy stuff. He ate a bunch of hermit crabs then dissapeared, I thought he was dead cuz I didnt see him for a while. He still looks the same color and size, his "claws" or whatever got a couple purple spots on them now that are pretty bright. Quote Link to comment
travisurfer Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 He just spent the weekend molting, pretty crazy stuff. He ate a bunch of hermit crabs then dissapeared, I thought he was dead cuz I didnt see him for a while. He still looks the same color and size, his "claws" or whatever got a couple purple spots on them now that are pretty bright. I can't think of any other mantids that have purple meral spots besides G. smitthi does he look like this? Quote Link to comment
purplefirefish Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 so i was in the LFS yesterday and someone brought in a mantis shrimp that he had killed out of his tank. i wanted to shin kick him. Quote Link to comment
travisurfer Posted May 1, 2009 Author Share Posted May 1, 2009 so i was in the LFS yesterday and someone brought in a mantis shrimp that he had killed out of his tank. i wanted to shin kick him. why would they even bring it in? Quote Link to comment
purplefirefish Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 why would they even bring it in? they wanted to know what it was Quote Link to comment
captainbastard Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 they wanted to know what it was YES that looks just like him. I will have to go back and school them at the lfs! Also why would someone kill one of these? Thats just plain mean. He should have just brought it in LIVE so they could find a home for it Quote Link to comment
travisurfer Posted May 1, 2009 Author Share Posted May 1, 2009 wow, that is the epitome of irresponsible reefkeeping Quote Link to comment
stardrop Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 (edited) travissurfer...what's a good, current stomatopod forum? I've seen your user name pop up in a couple I visited, but none have any activity... Just bought a G. tern that was mistakenly labeled a peacock mantis Edited May 2, 2009 by stardrop Quote Link to comment
travisurfer Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 travissurfer...what's a good, current stomatopod forum? I've seen your user name pop up in a couple I visited, but none have any activity... Just bought a G. tern that was mistakenly labeled a peacock mantis returned your pm Essentially, this thread is one of the more active places for mantis conversation that I am aware of. When I get some more time in the next few weeks (after AP tests), I'll work this into a more comprehensive guide to help people better care for their mantids and to simply give more information to beginner mantis keepers. Quote Link to comment
Psychosis Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Finally, after two years, I got my mantis. I believe it's N.Wennerae, I thought it was G.Chigara (sp?) at first due to its abnormal coloration. He steals table shrimp off of a chop stick and hoards it, a very intuitive little fellow. I couldn't be happier. Quote Link to comment
captainbastard Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 what size tank is it? Quote Link to comment
Psychosis Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I'm keeping him in my 10 gallon AIO. If you're talking to me, of course. Quote Link to comment
captainbastard Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 oh cool, mines a 10g too. got any pics? Quote Link to comment
stardrop Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 What type of 10gal are you guys using? Is it the standard 10g fish tank or an AIO? Quote Link to comment
captainbastard Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 What type of 10gal are you guys using? Is it the standard 10g fish tank or an AIO? 10g acrylic. Dont think you wanna use glass or plastic Quote Link to comment
Psychosis Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I'm keeping mine in my AIO reef. It's also acrylic. With smaller mantis, I don't really think it matters if it's glass or not. I don't have any pics at the moment, but he's made a very interesting burrow system. I ordered 15 blue legs before adding him (not for him, ironically it was an accident) so he's busy decimating the population. I know it was a stupid idea, but I even hand fed him. Don't try that at home, kids. Quote Link to comment
captainbastard Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I'm keeping mine in my AIO reef. It's also acrylic. With smaller mantis, I don't really think it matters if it's glass or not. I don't have any pics at the moment, but he's made a very interesting burrow system. I ordered 15 blue legs before adding him (not for him, ironically it was an accident) so he's busy decimating the population. I know it was a stupid idea, but I even hand fed him. Don't try that at home, kids. Cool, i didnt know they made acrylic AIOs. I might have to look into that, what brand is it? Yea the smaller mantis probably couldnt get through glass but I rent my place so I cant take that chance with my smithii. Mine loves the blue leg hermits, but I have seen him go at a snail on occasion. I also put two larger emerald crabs but he hasnt touched those yet. Quote Link to comment
GaryR1984 Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Just got my first mantis shrimp today. He's all red as far as I can tell. Small guy too! Quote Link to comment
travisurfer Posted May 9, 2009 Author Share Posted May 9, 2009 Technically, acrylic holds up better to potential mantis attacks but I wouldn't worry about the mantis breaking the tank at all. There are a few legitimate stories of large, powerful mantids in small tanks(5g or less) that were able to break the glass, but I wouldn't worry at all about a smithii, wennerae, or similar in a 10g AGA due to their lack of power and thicker glass in comparison to 5g and 2.5g AGAs. Good luck with your mantids and whatever you decide to keep them in. Quote Link to comment
Nashman Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 I keep my peacock in a 12 nano ,,with lots of rubble and 1 1/2 pvc tunnel system,<Link> Quote Link to comment
travisurfer Posted May 9, 2009 Author Share Posted May 9, 2009 I keep my peacock in a 12 nano ,,with lots of rubble and 1 1/2 pvc tunnel system,<Link> That mantis will get too big for a 12g. I would pay close attention to water quality and cross my fingers that (s)he doesn't do anything drastic. Quote Link to comment
seahorsedreams Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 (edited) I lost my ciliata to an unsuccessful molt. Knew this molt was going to be "special" because he absolutely tore up the tank like he's never done before. He moved every bit of sand around.... not a good thing for an established old tank. In one corner he had the sand up over 10". I traditionally do not disturb the tank while he's molting, but the activity cause a burp in the system and I had to change water water. Sosad... he was a great guy. Edited May 10, 2009 by seahorsedreams Quote Link to comment
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