My Ultimate Multi Mantis System(s)
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Ehudd
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I found out something last night from a collector that made my heart stop....
BUT until I actually get what I speak of....
I will leave it at that....
Tell you collector to get me a peacock!!! hahaha
Kharn
MANTISMAN
You get my private message ?
I still have a few orders with random collectors that are getting me a Peacock, even though I will NOT take what they get I can and intend to let people know on here and locally.
So I basically order for everyone when I place orders since I can only take 1 animal and there are at least a few collectors.
Kharn
MANTISMAN
This evening I managed to get some nice pictures of most of my stomatopods (50mm+ in size) however both my spearers (a.k.a all of STAND C) was in a dormant state and refused to make there presence known...
Adam - G.smithii (male) Typical of the G.smithii trait these guys (and gals) are aggressive and an 'in your face' species.
Eve - G.smithii (female) Even more so are the females as mine has "charged" at me more often then the male has, rather cute in there defiance =) being so small and rather harmless in comparison to much larger species.
Shockwave - G.falcatus (male) Shy...Reclusive...Shockwave =) even though he may be as I stated, I still love his personality, the master of siege and designer of fortresses, peeking out from the safety of said fortress and vanishing faster then the cameras flash (just after the flash =P).
Rocky - G.graphurus (male) This species is virtually the opposite of the previous...he is in your face, aggressive and will strike your hand should you get to close. He truly lives up to his name something I didn't really expect (at least to this kind of entertaining level), a highly recommended species.
Minnie - G.graphurus (female) Another of the graphurus however this is a female and has so far exhibited the exact same behavior as the animal above however at a larger scale due to being larger in general (ever so slightly) even though she is larger then Rocky, she is dwarfed by her husband...
Maximus - G.graphurus (male) This is the animal whom happily lives with the female above, he is that "Freak" of nature, that mantis that picked up a comic book and read how rolling in toxic waste could make you larger, except for the case of Maximus....it really did (note he did not come from nuclear waste, he is just freakishly large for his species).
The Kraken - O.scyllarus (male) Onto a different species and the species that is generally considered "Tank Crackers", this peacock however is anything but that...being only small (for his species) he is active and has constructed 2 large fortress like homes within his tank, being 'small' and in a somewhat large tank, I do not get to see him as much, well not as much as his far larger and "True Tank Cracker" brother....(use the coral rubble as an idea for size comparison between the two...)
The Juggernaut - O.scyllarus (male) I've gotten big stomatopods before (my large spearers) but as far as those 'big' stomatopods go, it is kind of an 'expected' thing, in general they are a 'big' stomatopod...smashers on the other hand don't really get that big...at least I thought that. Who could of guessed that the day I opened the box with words written on it "BEWARE" that such a giant smasher would reside within...this animal is dominant, fearless and has me completely on edge for the few times he has struck the tanks glass, it makes a heart stopping 'KACHINK!" noise that always makes me run over and check it. Nonetheless he is welcome here until his time has come and until such a time I fully see him as no doubt the most dangerous animal I have (mostly due to a mix of his power and unpredictable nature (spearers sit in there burrow 24/7 so I know whats going on, The Juggernaut roams freely & fearlessly).
Well that is it for now for pictures I hope you enjoyed them all =)
Adam - G.smithii (male) Typical of the G.smithii trait these guys (and gals) are aggressive and an 'in your face' species.
Eve - G.smithii (female) Even more so are the females as mine has "charged" at me more often then the male has, rather cute in there defiance =) being so small and rather harmless in comparison to much larger species.
Shockwave - G.falcatus (male) Shy...Reclusive...Shockwave =) even though he may be as I stated, I still love his personality, the master of siege and designer of fortresses, peeking out from the safety of said fortress and vanishing faster then the cameras flash (just after the flash =P).
Rocky - G.graphurus (male) This species is virtually the opposite of the previous...he is in your face, aggressive and will strike your hand should you get to close. He truly lives up to his name something I didn't really expect (at least to this kind of entertaining level), a highly recommended species.
Minnie - G.graphurus (female) Another of the graphurus however this is a female and has so far exhibited the exact same behavior as the animal above however at a larger scale due to being larger in general (ever so slightly) even though she is larger then Rocky, she is dwarfed by her husband...
Maximus - G.graphurus (male) This is the animal whom happily lives with the female above, he is that "Freak" of nature, that mantis that picked up a comic book and read how rolling in toxic waste could make you larger, except for the case of Maximus....it really did (note he did not come from nuclear waste, he is just freakishly large for his species).
The Kraken - O.scyllarus (male) Onto a different species and the species that is generally considered "Tank Crackers", this peacock however is anything but that...being only small (for his species) he is active and has constructed 2 large fortress like homes within his tank, being 'small' and in a somewhat large tank, I do not get to see him as much, well not as much as his far larger and "True Tank Cracker" brother....(use the coral rubble as an idea for size comparison between the two...)
The Juggernaut - O.scyllarus (male) I've gotten big stomatopods before (my large spearers) but as far as those 'big' stomatopods go, it is kind of an 'expected' thing, in general they are a 'big' stomatopod...smashers on the other hand don't really get that big...at least I thought that. Who could of guessed that the day I opened the box with words written on it "BEWARE" that such a giant smasher would reside within...this animal is dominant, fearless and has me completely on edge for the few times he has struck the tanks glass, it makes a heart stopping 'KACHINK!" noise that always makes me run over and check it. Nonetheless he is welcome here until his time has come and until such a time I fully see him as no doubt the most dangerous animal I have (mostly due to a mix of his power and unpredictable nature (spearers sit in there burrow 24/7 so I know whats going on, The Juggernaut roams freely & fearlessly).
Well that is it for now for pictures I hope you enjoyed them all =)
Fartin'Gary
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I'm going to post this here because I think you would be interested in this too but I'm not trying to hijack the thread.
Has anyone ever tried putting kids blocks or other building toys in the tank with a peacock and seeing ho they stack them? I have a feeling they would use just about anything to create a burrow and with some kind of building toys it would look like art. Peacock art! I think legos would be cool but not sure if they would sink.
Has anyone ever tried putting kids blocks or other building toys in the tank with a peacock and seeing ho they stack them? I have a feeling they would use just about anything to create a burrow and with some kind of building toys it would look like art. Peacock art! I think legos would be cool but not sure if they would sink.
Kharn
MANTISMAN
Since when have you become a mind reader ? :lol:
Many a time has it crossed my mind to raise the question (as child like as it may seem) "How would Legos fair in a tank with a peacock ?" The abilities to create an endless maze or just anything is well limitless.
Surely we have all seen those massive life size buildings of legos where by a character is created or a car or a building?!
It be a very unique style and highly customizable, let alone enjoyable for hopefully both participants.
EDIT: Surely were the tank large enough to house such an item something like this would look crazy in a tank with a peacock (specially after the animal has 'redecorated' and there has been some 'time' added to the castle (algae etc).
Oh god what have we become!?!? :lol2:
EDIT2: <iframe width="640" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ZLH3TcHGOP4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
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Kharn
MANTISMAN
One of the aspects that I like about using legos is the fact that its easy to make stories/comics out of it all =D its not hard to add little legos people/characters (and there is millions) but adding them in some pose then at opportune moments capture moments like this
Although without speech bubbles over the little people and giant furry monster it does allow your mind to wander and imagine it for yourself, specifically that poor dude hanging off the bridge ='[
source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/pic...igures-pictures-by-Chris-McVeigh.html?image=4
Although without speech bubbles over the little people and giant furry monster
it does allow your mind to wander and imagine it for yourself, specifically that poor dude hanging off the bridge ='[
source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/pic...igures-pictures-by-Chris-McVeigh.html?image=4
Fartin'Gary
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I think mine would build more Mid-Century Modern style with a Frank Lloyd Wright feel.
Kharn
MANTISMAN
just ideas that I found on hand =) but the 'idea' is there and it would be an interesting idea.
Fartin'Gary
New member
I'm going to need more tanks. I hope this doesn't lead to a divorce either.
Kharn
MANTISMAN
The images you could capture / films you could make along with the stories they could all tell, would be endless xD.
So long as the primary well being of the animal is still at state but all in all, such a constantly changing environment might prove quite stimulating and entertaining for a creature that is in a general sense so intelligent.
Eel Freak
Fimbriated Moray
This is an interesting topic. Hmmmmmmmmmmmm. I too would be curious to see what would come of this, if someone were to try it!
Kharn
MANTISMAN
Oh my... Someone's gotta do that!! If I come across an O. japonicus anytime soon....
As I said the only thing different I would do in that picture of the asian temple is to have the front doors open (only the ones facing the front of the tank) along with have each level hollow and I would likely connect each level on the inside wide enough for the stomatopod to go from level to level whilst inside the building.
Be so kool to see it poke its head out at random times from random levels without actually leaving the building xD the whole idea sounds awesome.
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