Zombo Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 N. wimperae. I like him because he's fairly mild-mannered- leaves harder-shelled critters alone, so my astreas are safe so far. Fixed that for you Link to comment
dahliaheartsyou Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 okay, pics from her arrival and acclimation, happy now? In the bag, getting used to the tropical waters of central Michigan -- she was pissed off and kept smacking the hell out of the bag and rocks! Now, in the acclimation "tank" (actually a measuring cup) -- she wouldn't hold still long enough at this point for a decent portrait Bella showing some leg(s) and her brilliant green color She's still excavating today, and yes, I brought in my camera. She's not made her visible presence known yet, but is inside her palace, doing some remodeling She is beautiful, in an extremely ugly-weird way I think she likes the waterslide you gave her in that cup. And hey, at least she's good tempered and not attacking something stupid like the rock. lol. Aw, come on, isn't this cute? OH MY GOD!!!! whose stomach did that alien come out of? Link to comment
h3llc4t Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 "Hi Dad, can I have things to kill now please?" Link to comment
Zombo Posted August 8, 2008 Author Share Posted August 8, 2008 "Hi Dad, can I have things to kill now please?" She just had another delicious hermit snack. I'll retrieve the two shells and post a pic later Link to comment
dahliaheartsyou Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 She just had another delicious hermit snack. I'll retrieve the two shells and post a pic later NONONONONO! you knowz tell me des tingz... i lub my hermits... Link to comment
Zombo Posted August 8, 2008 Author Share Posted August 8, 2008 NONONONONO!you knowz tell me des tingz... i lub my hermits... Bella lubs the hermits too! FOR DINNER! Link to comment
Zombo Posted August 27, 2008 Author Share Posted August 27, 2008 Bella continues to thrive in the 9 gallon she calls her "Palace". Lots of excavating and decorating with the shells of vanquished dinner guests Yesterday, I noticed my emerald crab hauling ass all over the tank -- and in minutes, I found out why: Yes, Bella was inviting the crab over for as dinner. I knew it was a losing battle for the crab when Bella had it grasped tight and was flailing on it with her right raptorial "fist of doom". A few seconds later, the emerald fillped over on it's back, never to move again. Bella dragged it away for an OM NOM NOM feast! Lately, she's gotten more mobile, peeking out from crevices all over the reef, and showing me that now, here color is a deep reddish brown with blue stripes. I am thrilled that I purchased her, and she is by far the most mesmerizing creature I've ever had as a pet! Link to comment
Haagenize Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 haha I'm waiting to see pictures, I believe you have just as much character as your mantis I enjoyed reading your posts more than looking at the pictures Link to comment
Koshmar Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 How is Bella doing after the "incident"? Link to comment
danktank Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 ...."Incident"....explain if possible Link to comment
clifford513 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 More pics and posts, please. Bella is beautiful Link to comment
Koshmar Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 ...."Incident"....explain if possible I'll let zombo explain it but I'm pretty sure Bella's fine now. Link to comment
Bonsai Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I'll let zombo explain it but I'm pretty sure Bella's fine now. Zombo is leaving the hobby: http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?...=181609&hl= Link to comment
Koshmar Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Wow, that's so sad. I had no idea.... Bella was housed with Greta (a G. chiragra) for a brief period while Zombo was doing some work with another tank, I think. Anyway, in a short time span, Greta, being the G. chiragra that she is, supposively attacked Bella. In the process Bella lost a rap but I think either she molted it back or it was just a false alarm because the rap that Zombo found was a molted shell. I'm not sure, plus it's Zombo's story so I would have rathered him to have explained it. I don't know if I got it right or not. It turned out that Bella was ok in the end. I guess now she's going to a new servant of her's. It would be awesome if whoever keeps her ended up keeping the thread alive. I feel bad, it sounded like Zombo really loved Bella. It's sad to see two people...errr...socially connected organisms part ways. GOOD LUCK ZOMBO! May you and Bella never part in terms of the heart! Link to comment
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