Mantis to good home
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VacavilleFC3S
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are you willing to ship?
Yes, He's happy in his little container within the tank. Check that, i just took his picture and he stopped and looked up at me. I think he's ****ed. He's way cool though
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TrappedMetal
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PM "Gonodactylus" or "DJTimmy" for an ID.
If its a wennerea then that illuminous blue is rare.
There is a teeny tiny Gonodactylus that is known for this blue and is quite rare.
If its a wennerea then that illuminous blue is rare.
There is a teeny tiny Gonodactylus that is known for this blue and is quite rare.
TrappedMetal
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Then why dont you?
You could always just put him in a sump if you have one, if not set a small nano up for him. Less than 10 gallons would be fine, even one of those USA 6 gallon tanks.
Really interesting to keep. Just toss him a crab and im sure you will want to!
Also, he will have a spot on the inside of his appendages...try to get a look what colour these are.
You could always just put him in a sump if you have one, if not set a small nano up for him. Less than 10 gallons would be fine, even one of those USA 6 gallon tanks.
Really interesting to keep. Just toss him a crab and im sure you will want to!
Also, he will have a spot on the inside of his appendages...try to get a look what colour these are.
Intrigued,
My sump is an Oceanic 29 gallon AQ that has a central section for bioballs (which is empty) and then a passage to return which I keep my heater, a phosban reactor and a bag of charcoal before it goes back into the tank.
Is it worth to him to keep him in such?
I'm not a bleeding heart and am in fact a killer (of sorts) But this Mantis is charming.
I would really like to know opinions. (with regards to mantis, of course)
hobo
My sump is an Oceanic 29 gallon AQ that has a central section for bioballs (which is empty) and then a passage to return which I keep my heater, a phosban reactor and a bag of charcoal before it goes back into the tank.
Is it worth to him to keep him in such?
I'm not a bleeding heart and am in fact a killer (of sorts) But this Mantis is charming.
I would really like to know opinions. (with regards to mantis, of course)
hobo
black_majik
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If you go to That Fish Place at all I will be more than happy to arrange a pick up.
TrappedMetal
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If you throw a pvc pipe or a load of rubble in the larger empty section he would most certainly make a home right there and love you for it. I presume it is lit also? If not just buy a T8 tube/unit for him as they dont actually require any light.
Also when you find nasty hitchiking crabs you have someone other than the toilet that will appreciate them now!!
i really hope you keep him.
James
Also when you find nasty hitchiking crabs you have someone other than the toilet that will appreciate them now!!
i really hope you keep him.
James
Apologies for any hopes dashed but I'm taking Trapped Metal's advice and keeping him.
I built a wonderful little structure (If I may be so immodest) out of Lexan that hangs from the side of the tank. It's 7" x 5" x 5'. I drilled holes in the sides for flowthrough. I put about an inch of live sand in the bottom and gave him a nice pretty rock which in an immediate flurry, he built himself (I'll say he's a he until I learn otherwise or how to tell myself) a burrow and now sits looking out.
I'm concerned that he may not have enough room to thrive but a squatter's hovel he's got. Tomorrow he gets lunch.
I built a wonderful little structure (If I may be so immodest) out of Lexan that hangs from the side of the tank. It's 7" x 5" x 5'. I drilled holes in the sides for flowthrough. I put about an inch of live sand in the bottom and gave him a nice pretty rock which in an immediate flurry, he built himself (I'll say he's a he until I learn otherwise or how to tell myself) a burrow and now sits looking out.
I'm concerned that he may not have enough room to thrive but a squatter's hovel he's got. Tomorrow he gets lunch.
BuddhaKiss
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Would love to see a pic
He in his lair now. He closes up the entrance each evening and opens up shop in the morn
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I've given him a little chunk of shrimp each day. He cautiously comes out, grabs it and ducks home.
It's really neat to watch him watching you. I mean, with his stalked eyes you can clearly see him following your movements.
I used to keep Oscars which were so much fun because of their personality. This guy's better
It's really neat to watch him watching you. I mean, with his stalked eyes you can clearly see him following your movements.
I used to keep Oscars which were so much fun because of their personality. This guy's better
TrappedMetal
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hi dude glad to hear he is doing well.
Shrimp is good however please dont forget to mix up his diet a bit, hard shelled stuff are very important as to keep his raptorial appendages (smashers) in tact. Try throwing a crab in there...lots more fun. He may also take a small snail.
edit to say i think he is definatly a n wenerrea
Shrimp is good however please dont forget to mix up his diet a bit, hard shelled stuff are very important as to keep his raptorial appendages (smashers) in tact. Try throwing a crab in there...lots more fun. He may also take a small snail.
edit to say i think he is definatly a n wenerrea
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