albertthiel Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Aside from pure biological needs my rule of thumb has always been that the more intelligent the animal then the more space I should give it. These guys are either very intelligent or extremely good at faking it. Considering their advanced eyesight I assume it's the former. Indeed and that is a good philosophy indeed ! Quote Link to comment
dixie reefer Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 For the smaller mantis species, is it really necessary to place a piece of acrylic between the bottom of a 10 gallon tank and the sand? Quote Link to comment
Tamberav Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 For the smaller mantis species, is it really necessary to place a piece of acrylic between the bottom of a 10 gallon tank and the sand? Probably not. I don't have any acrylic with my smithii. 1 Quote Link to comment
dixie reefer Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 Do you have a thread for your smithii? Quote Link to comment
Tamberav Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Do you have a thread for your smithii? I did but I no longer update it. Mostly because I let the fuge turn into a jungle so its impossible to keep track of him. Its a pretty large fuge (20g). I may plumb a small tank into the 45g when I get it up and running for him. 1 Quote Link to comment
Tamberav Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Here is a informational video on mantis shrimp my hubby showed me. Pretty neat. 4 Quote Link to comment
albertthiel Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Here is a informational video on mantis shrimp my hubby showed me. Pretty neat. Thanks .. nice video indeed .. 1 Quote Link to comment
dixie reefer Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 Does anyone know of another site that sells mantis shrimp along with gorgs and sponges for a decent price besides kp aquatics? Quote Link to comment
FlowerMama Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Check http://finaddictsaltwaterfish.com/. That's where I got my 2 gorgs. I tried to order a red finger but they were out and instead of telling me then they gave me something else in my bag. And not only the pics but the prices are only like $2 different up/down from KP Aquatics. I don't like that they only put half the amt of water they should in a bag and bent the purple ribbon gorg in half and put it in there. But they're doing well. So many it's more flexible than I thought and shouldn't have worried. I didn't like the fact that the box was not lined w/ foam. Peanuts were there but stuff was cool. 50/50 on them. And they have a nice pic of a Odontodactylus for $36 & they say size is 1-4". 1 Quote Link to comment
dixie reefer Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 Thanks, I'll check them out. Quote Link to comment
dixie reefer Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 Oh, got this finished today! 4 Quote Link to comment
Maniu Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I like it a LOT. Cave is a great idea. getting peacock in 2 weeks. He is waiting in lfs with a sticker "sold to M" 2 Quote Link to comment
Tamberav Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Looks awesome. I love the clam shell/coral skeletons. 2 Quote Link to comment
dixie reefer Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 Thanks! The tank has been up and cycling for a few days, just finally got around to getting the light on it today. I had the rock kind of sporadically placed around the tank but I think I like the rock pile better. 1 Quote Link to comment
FlowerMama Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Is the shell a feeding station or just decor? 1 Quote Link to comment
dixie reefer Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 Just decor. Maybe he will use it as a little shaded hideout? I can easily get a turkey baster in there and blow out any detritus that get in there. 3 Quote Link to comment
Maniu Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Learned that mentis loves those crabs you find in the sand at the beach. Should be cheap and fun way to provide some protein to his diet. 1 Quote Link to comment
dixie reefer Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 I'm going home to Florida to visit this summer and plan on bringing back all kinds of tasty treats for my future mantis. This guy is going to be spoiled for sure! All I have to is find one first! 1 Quote Link to comment
Maniu Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Not done by here is the initial idea for mentis scape. And I like that shell as well. What light are you using? 1 Quote Link to comment
dixie reefer Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 I like it! What size tank again? The light I'm using is an led fixture from aquatraders. It has 6, 1 watt leds, 4 white and 2 blue. I can have all leds on like in the pic, or just the blue on. 1 Quote Link to comment
Maniu Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I'm going home to Florida to visit this summer and plan on bringing back all kinds of tasty treats for my future mantis. This guy is going to be spoiled for sure! All I have to is find one first!Those back crabs are easy to find. Just dig few inches below the surface and you will find dozens of them. I like it! What size tank again? The light I'm using is an led fixture from aquatraders. It has 6, 1 watt leds, 4 white and 2 blue. I can have all leds on like in the pic, or just the blue on.I am using all blue IM (15watts) atm. But I might add another 10K or 14K later on. As to a tank size it is 16G for now. Once I figure out the place and tank for his permanent residence. 1 Quote Link to comment
dixie reefer Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 I would just be weary of shell rot with the peacock. 1 Quote Link to comment
Maniu Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 I know...... but it is soooooo freakn cute and thats why cheapo 15watt LEDs. Are you planning on any corals in your tank? 1 Quote Link to comment
dixie reefer Posted January 28, 2014 Author Share Posted January 28, 2014 I would add some more shady places for yours. No corals in this one, thinking about some macros though. 1 Quote Link to comment
Maniu Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Keep your shrimp in shape. Here is how: I would add some more shady places for yours. No corals in this one, thinking about some macros though.It is hard to see but there is a big cave under big rock on the left. I might add more LR still. Dont know yet 1 Quote Link to comment
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