Looking for something other than Peacock mantis.

[joeyd]

Anyone know where I can find a mantis online? The only thing I can find in my area are peacocks and I'd like something different.....preferably something brightly colored.


-Joey

 

[joeyd]

wow. no replies. i guess i should be happy i can find peacocks huh?

 

[Dallas]

join the club

join the club

I am still looking for ANY Mantis.

So far no luck at getting one off here, and i dont want to pay a billion for one at a MO place. No luck at my one LFS either..

D

 

[joeyd]

What do you mean, "MO place"? I'm not apposed to paying for a nice shrimp.

There is one local store that has peacocks. I would gladly pick one up and ship it to you if you wanted. They run from around $29-$49 depending on size.

 

[lapiz]

flying fish express has peacocks in stock right now.

www.flyingfishexpress.com. check out the section "collector's corner".

and no i dont work for them but they did end my 8 month long mantis quest, so i recommend them when i get the chance.

hope this helps,
jeff

 

[Dallas]

Its like $24 for the mantis, + $27 shipping + $10 box charge, this is what i was saying, Geez $61 for a mantis

Oh well the search goes onnnnnn

Dallas Jo

 

[joeyd]

I'll gladly pay $60 or more for a gonodactylus sp if I could just find one.

 

[biomekanic]

the people over at FFE are really nice, if you place an order they'll work with you to get the most mileage out of your box and shipping charge.

 

[Buckaroo]

Hey Biomekanic, are you with the Eugene Reef club?

 

[biomekanic]

I didn't even know there's a Eugene Reef Club, I've been driving up to Portland for the PNWMAS meetings.
In the words of Grease, "Tell me more! Tell me more!"

 

[Buckaroo]

Yeah, I just started going myself. They meet at a different persons' house on the third Tuesday of every month. I'll let you know the location of the next one if ya want.

 

[joeyd]

For those that have PM/emailed me about the mantis available locally, here are some pics I took today at Fish Ranch. No, I'm in no way affiliated with them. They just happen to be the only place I know of in Houston that carry the critters. If anyone is interested I can bring the shrimp to you if you live in Texas or Louisiana.....or we might be able to meet somewhere. I have friends from San Antonio to New Orleans that I need to visit and I'm always looking for an excuse for a road trip. $40-$50 is kind of high for a mantis, especially if you need it shipped. If that's the case you're probably better off buying one from FFE.



Here's the large green/teal peacock that is $50:

 

[joeyd]

Here's another shot of the big guy. This fella looks to be 5-6"

 

[joeyd]

Here's the next largest. This critter is a pretty orange color on the carapace. It's pricetag is $40.

 

[joeyd]

Another shot of the orange one. Sorry for the image quality....it was hard to get a decent shot.

 

[joeyd]

3rd, and last of the shrimps is this little fella. It looks to be about 2-3" long. It was priced at $40 as well.

 

[joeyd]

another shot of the lil guy:

 

[Death Shrimp99]

Hey, i got a peacock and have had a tank ready for another but i shurely want something other than a peacock. I am looking for a spearer mantis shrimp because everyone has smashers and spearers are something cool and diffrent. I only wish i could find somewhere to get one.