The Official R2R Mantis Shrimp Thread!
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M@!
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Just setup a 6 gallon at my office to get back in the mantis game. Hoping for a Havenasis.
Ryan, are you getting a peacock? If so, 1.5" is not big enough. I've always used U shaped 3" PVC Conduit for my Peacocks, I picked this up from Dr. Roy. Perfect mantis den. I do use smaller PVC for little mantis.
Ryan, are you getting a peacock? If so, 1.5" is not big enough. I've always used U shaped 3" PVC Conduit for my Peacocks, I picked this up from Dr. Roy. Perfect mantis den. I do use smaller PVC for little mantis.
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I used this in a 20 long before, just barely fit. I'll see if I can find some pics.
Cantex 3 in. 90-Degree Bell-End Elbow-5233930U at The Home Depot
Cantex 3 in. 90-Degree Bell-End Elbow-5233930U at The Home Depot
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ritter6788
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I've always used rubble rock. I never tried the PVC tube but probably would give it a try for my next O. scyllarus if I get one. I've kept some small smashers and always used large live rocks buried in the sandbed, sort of "igloo" shape and let the mantis make their own. I like seeing how they arrange it. I never wanted to have to change the tube out as the mantis grows.
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I always used simple t8 or PC lighting. Blues only washed out the color of the mantis.
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ritter6788
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Sealifeinc.net has them cheap last I looked. Your tank looks great so far!
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I saw that, hope they're still there when I'm done cycling. Thanks, it's getting there. Just added few macros and a glut of snails from reef cleaners. Mantis is going to have snail fun!
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This is my favorite animal of all. I always wanted one but need to get a special tank made so I don't walk home to a mantis looking at me.. I actually got one tattooed on me before I own one. Some day I will get one tho.
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What's stopping you from setting up a small tank? The little guys don't need much and are still amazing!
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Agreed. I had some really thump the glass and it never broke. Thin glass too. My next peacock tank will be a regular 40 breeder.
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Where can I get a baby peacock mantis I live in Florida I checked all the lfs. And they said they would only be able to get Florida mantis the green ones. Anyone have a good source?
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Finally picked up a Mantis for my 6g. He is tiny! Maybe 1.5". Bought him from here Live Mantis Shrimp Marine Saltwater Beginner Tropical | eBay
He survived a 3 day shipment with two nights in the 30s and was delivery last Friday. Today he decided to start building a cave at the front of the tank. Hope he stays out front!
[video=youtube_share;hSBugKAll6w]http://youtu.be/hSBugKAll6w[/video]
He survived a 3 day shipment with two nights in the 30s and was delivery last Friday. Today he decided to start building a cave at the front of the tank. Hope he stays out front!
[video=youtube_share;hSBugKAll6w]http://youtu.be/hSBugKAll6w[/video]
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Finally got a descent pic of the peacock!!! We have 3 stomatopods, and the kids have named them after Star Wars jedis. This is Starkiller. We acquired him between 2-3" in March of last year. He looks about 5" now! His tank is 24x24, and plumbed in to the reef system. I figured with the fear of shell rot, connecting his tank to the reef would be the best way to keep water quality ship-shape and stable.
