MantiS SHrimp...

[inkblue]

...last night, Missy, Josh, Herman and I were taLking about maNtis shrimps... :bigeyes2: I diD not know those things are wickeD buGgers... aNy of ya'LL have horror stories about 'em :scratchch

 

[Deanos]

Slamajama

 

[Savager]

Awsome Pico Tank with Mantis video. http://www.102tech.com/fish/mantis.wmv

I wish I have a small tank with Mantis like this guy. It will be fun to watch.

 

[inkblue]

it's likE a @#%!& raPtor in your reeF :bigeyes2:

 

[jhale]

my mantis story.

My first diving trip was in the Caymans when I was 13.
I brought a 2 gallon tank to set up while I was there with
things I caught from the reef. The first day I went snorkeling off the beach and
caught a few little damsels and a really cool looking shrimp
I was really excited to have all my little critters in my vacation nano tank.
Paradise did not last long. The next day I checked the tank and all the fish
had disappeared, only the shrimp was left. I was pretty sure the maids did not
remove my fish, so I blamed the shrimp, which upon closer examination looked
really mean. I took the shrimp back to the beach and let him go. He was probably very happy at that point having a huge meal basically handed to him. the rest of the trip I collected just fish.
From what I remember the shrimp was pretty big, so it must have been a full grown mean and nasty mantis.

 

[inkblue]

...i mentioned this last night, but i thiNk they seLL these shrimps in Chinatown to eat :bigeyes2: just liKe theY seLL caulerpa...

 

[Savager]

I think I saw one on sale in LFS for around $75. If I setup a pico tank, like 2g tank, I will definately try to get a mantis.

 

[inkblue]

they are seLLing a mantis for $75 i guEss it's like getting a piranha :yo:

 

[ShaunW]

I have one in my tank, they are really cool. Wow $75. I didn't know he was worth that much.

 

[Deanos]

I think I saw one on sale in LFS for around $75. If I setup a pico tank, like 2g tank, I will definately try to get a mantis.

$75?!?! :bigeyes2: That must've been the price for a mantis setup. Saltwaterfish.com gets them ever now and then.

Mantis Shrimp

 

[coralcrazy]

i got a mantis shrimp in one of my tanks...he is fine just make sure it is acrylic..he can break a glass aquarium relativly easy..they are intresting to watch..there are two types smashers and spearers... like their names imply, one smashes the other one spears... As long as they have a cave, they are okay to be near coral. Just don't put them with shrimp or any crabs unless you want them to be gone.. He is a peacock mantis..and is every color of the rainbow..pretty wild looking..anyway good luck..

 

[inkblue]

ok, now i want one... anyone knoW where i caN get a biG one

...wait, this is what theY seLL in chinAtowN to eat :bigeyes2:

 

[ShaunW]

I really like my mantis. But, the problem is you can't keep any inverts in the same tank. Therefore, no clean up crew, which does present a problem in terms of algae.

 

[inkblue]

...are yoU scared of puttiNg your hands in the taNk :shocked1:

 

[coralcrazy]

NEVER I REPEAT NEVER PUT YOUR HANDS IN THE TANK WITH A MANTIS SHRIMP...some have the power of a .22 calibur bullet...you must net the shrimp first...then put him in a holding area..then you can use your hands..just be smart around it and it will be okay.

 

[herman]

Net a Mantis with all that rockwork??? If youre that good Ill hire you someday to net this out.....................

 

[coralcrazy]

well if you have a big tank..then thats a problem..i keep mine in a 6 gallon tank.. very easy to find and catch...