size??

[h2joe]

whats the largest type of mantis and approximatly how big do they get? also are these giants capable of breaking glass aquariums? was thinking of getting a peacock mantis but i kinda want to get a rather large one. also just curious of there temperment. any insight is appreciated. thanks

Mark

 

[Psyire]

Have a read through this site:

http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/arthropoda/crustacea/malacostraca/eumalacostraca/royslist/

(It will answer a lot of questions)

 

[Gonodactylus]

The largest of all stomatopods are Lysiosquillina maculata (38 cm), Harpiosquilla harpax (26 cm), Bathysquilla crassispinosa (28 cm) and Hemisquilla californiensis (31 cm). Of these. Lm is occasionally available from importers. H. h is commonly eaten in Asia and I have seen it in markets in the U.S.. B.c. is extremely rare and comes from very deep (300 m+). Temperature would be a problem. H. c. is commonly available in the spring in fish markets in southern California. Only H. c is a smasher and it is very prone to a fungus disease. Also, it requires water around 17 C.

Roy