Let the buying games begin!

[geffhardy2]

Ok so everything was going according to plan. The tank is ready burrow and rock in place. About 2 weeks ago I went to 2 pet shops near by and booth seem to understand that I wanted a mantis and they could help me. But as I thought they are singing a different tune now I'm ready to buy. Does anyone know a credible place to order online? I tried Blue Zoo but they were out of stock. Please help me with some options if possible. I really don't want to look at a empty mantis tank for long.

 

[olemiss reb]

Toms Caribbean has 4 in stock but they are just listed as "mantis shrimp"
http://www.divertom.com/In_Stock_List.php

you could try calling and see if they can give you a positive ID. They've always been more than helpful over the phone when I had a question.

 

[usatennisfan]

Only online buying experience I have is from sealifeinc.net and I could not be happier about the entire thing.

 

[geffhardy2]

ok thanks for the tips. I looked up both places but it was already to late to call will do so tommarow . From what I saw they seem to have Neogonodactylus oerstedii and OOdontodactylus Havanensis. The Odontodactylus Havanensis said tank size 80l on Roys list . Neogonodactylus oerstedii was 20 which is what tank size I have.

 

[TheZ]

So...what size tank do you have? Dr. Roy listed everything in metric, so 80 liters for an O. havanesis would be a little over 20 gallons. N. oerstedii 20 liters would be a 5 or 5.5 gal tank.

 

[geffhardy2]

Wow thanks I guess that's something I should have known. Lol But I have a 20high which I think could accomidate either one of the mention species. Hopefully I will get some good new in the mourning.

 

[Krazy]

Only online buying experience I have is from sealifeinc.net and I could not be happier about the entire thing.

www.sealifeinc.net is a good place to buy from...

 

[geffhardy2]

I emailed sealifeinc.net I did not see a phone number . Hope to hear from then soon

 

[usatennisfan]

Since you have a high tank make sure that whatever species you get you have a lot of rock work and caves in said rocks to make up for the large footprint they really like. That is just my opinion.

 

[geffhardy2]

Ok guys I went ahead and ordered from www.sealifeinc.net. Everything went smooth and they had about 4 mantises to choose from. I went with a 3in Odontodactylus havanensis. Thanks for the info.

 

[usatennisfan]

Their packaging is beyond thorough. I would order from them again in a heartbeat.

 

[Hagisan]

Congrats on your purchase! Can't wit to see pics.

 

[ToXIc69]

if you need another
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=497+525+1702&pcatid=1702

 

[ritter6788]

if you need another
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=497+525+1702&pcatid=1702

If you need a G. chiragra because that is what they will send you if you order this.

 

[othercents]

If you need a G. chiragra because that is what they will send you if you order this.

If they send you the wrong type they should refund since the website clearly states Odontodactylus scyllarus.

 

[geffhardy2]

They had pictures of all of their mantis shrimp and they promised me I would get the right species. I will let you guys know Tuesday at 10:30am...Hopefully!