My Ultimate Multi Mantis System(s)

[Kharn]

Dang man I can't get a peacock to save my life and you're turning them down lol

They're the most common species for me here, one of the reasons I'm here the other common species is the L.mac's and whilst they are common I haven't really come across them in the wild yet just stuffed in bottles live at restaurants and I've tried many times to purchase them live and bring them back to my place but none have survived yet, either the travel or a few days after the travel, because their not treated like pets at restaurants just food so they are SUPER stressed/exhausted on deaths door.

 

[sjmantis]

They're the most common species for me here, one of the reasons I'm here the other common species is the L.mac's and whilst they are common I haven't really come across them in the wild yet just stuffed in bottles live at restaurants and I've tried many times to purchase them live and bring them back to my place but none have survived yet, either the travel or a few days after the travel, because their not treated like pets at restaurants just food so they are SUPER stressed/exhausted on deaths door.

That's amazing how common they are but sad they are thus treated in such a way. Wanna catch me one since you're so good at it? :rollface:

 

[Kharn]

That's amazing how common they are but sad they are thus treated in such a way. Wanna catch me one since you're so good at it? :rollface:

Even if I could I wouldn't be able to export it nor would you pay what would be needed just to export 1 animal over... I've already spoken about the idea in the past and its profitably not worth it.

 

[Kharn]

This is something...different, of all the videos I've made I've never seen this happen before...

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[sjmantis]

Even if I could I wouldn't be able to export it nor would you pay what would be needed just to export 1 animal over... I've already spoken about the idea in the past and its profitably not worth it.

Yea I was kidding, at this point I think I'll have to find a way to pick one up from the airport. Cool videos btw! I hope the mantis was ok after that last one

 

[Kharn]

Yea I was kidding, at this point I think I'll have to find a way to pick one up from the airport. Cool videos btw! I hope the mantis was ok after that last one

The mantis was fine it managed to free itself after a few seconds but I think that was an "insta kill" on the crab...

 

[nmotz]

That's an awesome video, some real power in that strike!

 

[Kharn]

That's an awesome video, some real power in that strike!

I leave 'here' in 8 days but I come back in 4-6weeks.

Still intend to get at least a dozen more videos up before I leave.

But when I leave I'll make compilation videos from all the content captured this trip detailing the "highlight" moments, this video will be in one of those compilations

I suspect when I return and over the course of 6months I will aim at between 250-300videos on the basis that the system is finally stable.

For the past 4years everytime I have returned I've effectively had to rebuild the tanks because they leaked/broke which took around 3months from each 6month trip...

I've also made contact with local reef aquarium stores in the hopes they can acquire different species of mantis shrimp for me (O.jap/O.cul/L.mac/L.lisa/L.mapia).

The ultimatum is still 3 different smashers (above 5inchs long) and 3 different giant spearers.

I've also got new equipment coming back in the form of refined camera lenses since I now really know what I am looking at with DOF and light parameters and more GoPro cameras (for more perspectives) and more specialized GoPro holders (so I can put more up closer to action and not worry about them getting knocked over during the action).

The next 6 months will be the most exciting and productive to date.

 

[LQT]

This is sweet. Why are these crab snuff films s compelling!?!

 

[Kharn]

This is sweet. Why are these crab snuff films s compelling!?!

I hope in time the rest of the world agrees with your because I need more subscribers and people to share my videos!

 

[Bobbitworm13]

But kharn, I thought u pulled the sword out of the stone, not put the sword in

 

[Kharn]

But kharn, I thought u pulled the sword out of the stone, not put the sword in

What?!?! :hmm3:

 

[Bobbitworm13]

The last vid, the mantis out his hammer in the crab. Aren't you supposed to prove ur cool by pulling the hammer out of the crabs back

 

[Kharn]

The last vid, the mantis out his hammer in the crab. Aren't you supposed to prove ur cool by pulling the hammer out of the crabs back

It was a rather unique situation since I'd never seen it happen before lol...

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[Kharn]

Back in Australia for 4-6weeks but still have 5-8Videos to upload here is the latest in the collection so far

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[GSMclowns]

Beautiful shrimp you have there.
Some questions if you don't mind.
So how big is the aquarium that your Peacock is in now?
How long have you have it? any problem with shell rotting issue?
What are some of the most beautiful color Mantis shrimp that we can keep in aquarium?

Thanks

 

[Kharn]

Beautiful shrimp you have there.
Some questions if you don't mind.
Thanks

Thanks for the compliments

So how big is the aquarium that your Peacock is in now?
Thanks

Currently I have no Peacocks but the most recent was kept in a 4x2x2 tank.

How long have you have it? any problem with shell rotting issue?
Thanks

I've never really had an issue with shell rot on the basis that I like to think I know how to combat it on a primitive level (lack of light, enhanced filtration).

What are some of the most beautiful color Mantis shrimp that we can keep in aquarium?
Thanks

The peacock is probably the top of the list due to its bright vibrant colors and great display size but, they are not beginner species.

 

[Kharn]

I'm not fully aware of the rules of "advertising" on here so I shall tread carefully with just this post and see what comes of it.

What's in the boxes?!?

Ever wanted something truly unique
and exotic that can relate to your
passion for Mantis Shrimp!?!

coming soon...:lol2:

 

[devildog999]

That's not a very nice tease!

 

[13caljr]

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I've seen your videos on YouTube and they're the reason why I decided to try a mantis shrimp tank. I am just now acquiring some of the things I will need. I was hoping someone can walk me through a simple setup as I am a total newbie at this. I know that any and all help will be greatly appreciated.

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