Who says mantis are mean, dangerous animals!

schackmel · 05-31-2009, 11:05 AM

like said, each his own....I think they are very fascinating animals

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm169/schackmel/IMG_0130-1.jpg

http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm169/schackmel/IMG_0097.jpg

how can you say he is ugly! I actually need to get some better pics of him

I would not put him in my reef tank, but in a species tank...they are cool

salsalito25 · 05-31-2009, 11:21 AM

I think all creatures in life are kewl... It just takes a speacial person to see thier beauty..

P.s and Bob the Mantis is a stunning shrimp..!!!!

greysoul · 05-31-2009, 11:25 AM

Anyone know of any shops that have peacock mantis in stock usually? LFS here has a plain brown one, cool, but not peacock cool.

inwall75 · 05-31-2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by greysoul

Anyone know of any shops that have peacock mantis in stock usually? LFS here has a plain brown one, cool, but not peacock cool.

It's not a commonly stocked item like a clownfish or firefish. However, they can be special ordered by most shops.

schackmel · 05-31-2009, 04:21 PM

liveaquaria.com had one recently that looked cool and there is an online mantis shrimp store....I cant remember the name of it right now

Triplemom · 05-31-2009, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by schackmel

how can you say he is ugly! I actually need to get some better pics of him

Great pictures! I think Bob is stunning, too!

inwall75 · 06-01-2009, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by schackmel

liveaquaria.com had one recently that looked cool and there is an online mantis shrimp store....I cant remember the name of it right now

http://www.stomatopod.com/

Damsels R Cool · 06-01-2009, 06:31 PM

sorry to go off track but bob's tank has black sand right

inwall75 · 06-01-2009, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Damsels R Cool

sorry to go off track but bob's tank has black sand right

yes, it's not a requirement for keeping mantis....It's just Schackmel's preference.

Damsels R Cool · 06-01-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by inwall75

yes, it's not a requirement for keeping mantis....It's just Schackmel's preference.

yea i know but i want it in my next tank i'm building what brand are you useing i'm asking because i'm going to have a pistol strimp and strimp goby and know that the black moon sand by carib sea is not safe for them (cuts up their mouth and what not)

05-31-2009, 11:05 AM	#21
schackmel Giant Squid Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: St. Louis Age: 40 Posts: 3,099 Skin: Mint Karma: 14804613	like said, each his own....I think they are very fascinating animals how can you say he is ugly! I actually need to get some better pics of him I would not put him in my reef tank, but in a species tank...they are cool

05-31-2009, 11:21 AM	#22
salsalito25 Millepora Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Marengo, Ohio Age: 33 Posts: 922 Skin: Mint Karma: 176519	I think all creatures in life are kewl... It just takes a speacial person to see thier beauty.. P.s and Bob the Mantis is a stunning shrimp..!!!!

05-31-2009, 11:25 AM	#23
greysoul Stylophora Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Albuquerque Age: 33 Posts: 970 Skin: Mint Karma: 147523	Anyone know of any shops that have peacock mantis in stock usually? LFS here has a plain brown one, cool, but not peacock cool.

05-31-2009, 04:21 PM	#25
schackmel Giant Squid Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: St. Louis Age: 40 Posts: 3,099 Skin: Mint Karma: 14804613	liveaquaria.com had one recently that looked cool and there is an online mantis shrimp store....I cant remember the name of it right now

06-01-2009, 06:31 PM	#28
Damsels R Cool Millepora Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Greenacers,Florida Age: 22 Posts: 920 Skin: Dark Karma: 12424	sorry to go off track but bob's tank has black sand right