Dakota_reef
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The Continuing Adventures of Tim (Supermantis)
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Mr Limpett
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Dog fighting=bad
**** fighting=bad
mantis fighting=perfectly legal fun
**** fighting=bad
mantis fighting=perfectly legal fun
DensityMan
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The heater in Tim's tank went "POP" just before Christmas. I thought for certain he was a cooked mantis.
Two day ago he reopened the door to his home and announced to the remains of the tank that he was back in charge by eating two nassarius snails and I think one hermit.
My boy!
Haven't seen hide nor hair of Kryptonite for awhile either...
Two day ago he reopened the door to his home and announced to the remains of the tank that he was back in charge by eating two nassarius snails and I think one hermit.
My boy!
Haven't seen hide nor hair of Kryptonite for awhile either...
Tim's sure got Character! Those early pics you posted of him were fantastic, he is gorgeous. I always thought that the smaller (younger) a Mantis Shrimp the less color he would be. This does not appear to be the case wth Tim.
What a fantastic Mantis ...
Keep the story rolling.
JJ.
What a fantastic Mantis ...
Keep the story rolling.
JJ.
DensityMan
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Introducing Strongbad...
Introducing Strongbad...
Hey all! It's been a little while, so before tonights story I'll bring everyone up to speed.
- Tim is shock resistant
- Tim is not dependant on oxygen
- Tim does not need clean water
- Tim eliminated another of Kryptonite's minions (found the claw and the partial remains - not a molt), but Kryptonite's is aparently still on the loose...
- Tim has molted three more times and enjoys the occasional shrimp pellet between expensive nassarius meals.
Now for today's real update. The following story takes place across the room from Tim's tank. While that is an enormous distance for Tim, the story does impact him in the end.
~~~
So I get home from work2 and get to see the tanks lit for about 10 minutes before the lights click off. I've been trying to locate a secretive mantis from the 20lbs of new rock that went into the new 75g tank, to start the water stewing. Anyway, so I sit down in front of the tank and immediately notice something amiss...
There is a piece of LR missing from the rubble-pile:
Not only that, but there is a very clear (and relatively deep) trail leading away from the rubble pile...
more trail (it is a 48" tank after all)...
I finally spy the rock (alright... I saw the rock first, but it just doesn't make as great a story)!
If I were Sherlock Holmes, this fellow would be whatever ridiculous villain I were up against in this tale...
Dr. Ron's working diligently on an ID of the crab as we speak...
This guy has gusto, that's for sure. He's no ninja-employing, sneaky, under-handed villain like Kryptonite.
He shall be known now as Strongbad.
If he and Tim can't work out peacable arrangements, I'm certain that Tim will dispatch him with honour... *GRIN*
jjrock, Dakotareef, netjackson, etc: Tim wanted me to let you all know he continues to enjoy your adoration, but does wonder why not one of you has come by to remove the 'dishes' piled up on his doorstep...
Introducing Strongbad...
Hey all! It's been a little while, so before tonights story I'll bring everyone up to speed.
- Tim is shock resistant
- Tim is not dependant on oxygen
- Tim does not need clean water
- Tim eliminated another of Kryptonite's minions (found the claw and the partial remains - not a molt), but Kryptonite's is aparently still on the loose...
- Tim has molted three more times and enjoys the occasional shrimp pellet between expensive nassarius meals.
Now for today's real update. The following story takes place across the room from Tim's tank. While that is an enormous distance for Tim, the story does impact him in the end.
~~~
So I get home from work2 and get to see the tanks lit for about 10 minutes before the lights click off. I've been trying to locate a secretive mantis from the 20lbs of new rock that went into the new 75g tank, to start the water stewing. Anyway, so I sit down in front of the tank and immediately notice something amiss...
There is a piece of LR missing from the rubble-pile:
Not only that, but there is a very clear (and relatively deep) trail leading away from the rubble pile...
more trail (it is a 48" tank after all)...
I finally spy the rock (alright... I saw the rock first, but it just doesn't make as great a story)!
If I were Sherlock Holmes, this fellow would be whatever ridiculous villain I were up against in this tale...
Dr. Ron's working diligently on an ID of the crab as we speak...
This guy has gusto, that's for sure. He's no ninja-employing, sneaky, under-handed villain like Kryptonite.
He shall be known now as Strongbad.
If he and Tim can't work out peacable arrangements, I'm certain that Tim will dispatch him with honour... *GRIN*
jjrock, Dakotareef, netjackson, etc: Tim wanted me to let you all know he continues to enjoy your adoration, but does wonder why not one of you has come by to remove the 'dishes' piled up on his doorstep...
Dakota_reef
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I must say, Tim needs to learn to clean up his own dishes. I barely have the stamina to clean up my own (I feel his pain). If you ever find out why on earth that little crab (btw- how big IS he) likes that LR so much, lemme know. In the meantime, I await further stories on Tim and Strongbad; a new battle may just be brewing, but the war is in full swing!!
and P.S. My money's on Tim. It takes courage, wits, and pure determination to surivive a heater malfunction (as well as a crapload of luck). I fear that Tim is more than just a mantis; perhaps he is the super-mantis!
and P.S. My money's on Tim. It takes courage, wits, and pure determination to surivive a heater malfunction (as well as a crapload of luck). I fear that Tim is more than just a mantis; perhaps he is the super-mantis!
DensityMan
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Kryptonite's patsy (Mr. Why-Me) is still lurking about in the zoanthid patches waiting for hi day to strike.
Strongmad is still safely hidden underneath his fortress of solitude (which he still carries on his back - he is the RV of crustaceans)
Kryptonite himself is nowhere to be found, which is probably just as well because Tim is growing up!
He's right around 2 inches in length now and has chipped away his viewing hole to fit his new size. Even though he still opens and closes the top-hole he has excavated fully half of the sand out from under his apartment (I haven't even filed for a building permit yet).
I am posting this little nugget of a post to remind me to take and upload some new pictures. Not only has he gotten bigger, but he's gotten cooler as well. His third antennae is doing well as is his appetite; he has cleared his tank of all nassarius (pig) even ate a large cerith. The astrea's are nervous around him (and have some dents in their armor), but seem to be holding there own. Tim must like the whelk because he has yet to eat him, but I'm wondering what will happen if I don't restock his nassarius supply soon.
He is much more comfortable in his tank since the heater exploded. I even have my suspicions that he may have planned the whole heater debacle to rid himself of the ninja crustacean, Kryptonite and the constantly swimming fish...
Hrmmm...
Strongmad is still safely hidden underneath his fortress of solitude (which he still carries on his back - he is the RV of crustaceans)
Kryptonite himself is nowhere to be found, which is probably just as well because Tim is growing up!
He's right around 2 inches in length now and has chipped away his viewing hole to fit his new size. Even though he still opens and closes the top-hole he has excavated fully half of the sand out from under his apartment (I haven't even filed for a building permit yet).
I am posting this little nugget of a post to remind me to take and upload some new pictures. Not only has he gotten bigger, but he's gotten cooler as well. His third antennae is doing well as is his appetite; he has cleared his tank of all nassarius (pig) even ate a large cerith. The astrea's are nervous around him (and have some dents in their armor), but seem to be holding there own. Tim must like the whelk because he has yet to eat him, but I'm wondering what will happen if I don't restock his nassarius supply soon.
He is much more comfortable in his tank since the heater exploded. I even have my suspicions that he may have planned the whole heater debacle to rid himself of the ninja crustacean, Kryptonite and the constantly swimming fish...
Hrmmm...
Dakota_reef
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DensityMan said:
I knew he was a smart one!
ATLDrtybird7
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Beautiful stories... great thread.... with the adventures of tim, who needs tv?
goblinsharkman
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Great story, should definetly be a cartoon show 
Density Man,
have you thought about buying some of those IO Nassarius snails off ebay for Tim? I know those snails aren't the best for reef tanks, but I think that might make a nice supply of food for Tim. I see them going for $15-20 for 50 of those snails, much cheaper than $1.25-1.50 per snail at the LFS.
have you thought about buying some of those IO Nassarius snails off ebay for Tim? I know those snails aren't the best for reef tanks, but I think that might make a nice supply of food for Tim. I see them going for $15-20 for 50 of those snails, much cheaper than $1.25-1.50 per snail at the LFS.
DensityMan said:Kryptonite's patsy (Mr. Why-Me) is still lurking about in the zoanthid patches waiting for hi day to strike.
Strongmad is still safely hidden underneath his fortress of solitude (which he still carries on his back - he is the RV of crustaceans)
Kryptonite himself is nowhere to be found, which is probably just as well because Tim is growing up!
He's right around 2 inches in length now and has chipped away his viewing hole to fit his new size. Even though he still opens and closes the top-hole he has excavated fully half of the sand out from under his apartment (I haven't even filed for a building permit yet).
I am posting this little nugget of a post to remind me to take and upload some new pictures. Not only has he gotten bigger, but he's gotten cooler as well. His third antennae is doing well as is his appetite; he has cleared his tank of all nassarius (pig) even ate a large cerith. The astrea's are nervous around him (and have some dents in their armor), but seem to be holding there own. Tim must like the whelk because he has yet to eat him, but I'm wondering what will happen if I don't restock his nassarius supply soon.
He is much more comfortable in his tank since the heater exploded. I even have my suspicions that he may have planned the whole heater debacle to rid himself of the ninja crustacean, Kryptonite and the constantly swimming fish...
Hrmmm...
DensityMan
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Haven't been able to lure Tim out in front of the camera yet today, but did manage to catch one of his latest left-overs.
In the absence of his favorite dish he has upgraded the size of his prey and chose to eat a long-time resident of his tank; Mr. Cerith -
He's growing up so fast...
In the absence of his favorite dish he has upgraded the size of his prey and chose to eat a long-time resident of his tank; Mr. Cerith -
He's growing up so fast...
wetworx101
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Hey Density,
Is tim going to get a new sidekick from Doppler? That would be rad. Every super-mantis-hero needs a stoma-sidekick. he he
Is tim going to get a new sidekick from Doppler? That would be rad. Every super-mantis-hero needs a stoma-sidekick. he he
Dakota_reef
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but are we sure that Tim is a hero? I mean, from his carnage and lack of manners, I'd have to lean toward villian. Or at least an antagonist
nanoman123
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lol this is great.............
what my friend that works at the LFS did was he bought a mantis, and had a big battle between the mantis and a baby octopus. in the end, the octopus one, with no injuries :0
what my friend that works at the LFS did was he bought a mantis, and had a big battle between the mantis and a baby octopus. in the end, the octopus one, with no injuries :0
nanoman123
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get an army of turbo snails and have a war!!
wetworx101
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that's not a war...it's a massacre!! A war would be a few small cephs and a few mantis in the same tank. Oh, I got another...a nice hard-shell crab vs a mantis.
DensityMan
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Villain?
Villain?!?
Hrm... well... he might not be the model cape-wearing do-gooder, but certainly not a villain. Maybe a bit like Lobo.
Misunderstood... yeah, misunderstood and hungry.
Would a villain be caught dead even contemplating being fed from a tube?
Or feeding directly from it fo that matter?
(Truth be told, I had to pay him for those shots... and if he saw them here I'm certain there'd be hell to pay)
Villain?!?
Hrm... well... he might not be the model cape-wearing do-gooder, but certainly not a villain. Maybe a bit like Lobo.
Misunderstood... yeah, misunderstood and hungry.
Would a villain be caught dead even contemplating being fed from a tube?
Or feeding directly from it fo that matter?
(Truth be told, I had to pay him for those shots... and if he saw them here I'm certain there'd be hell to pay)
wetworx101
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the whole one-eye thing kinda says villian more than hero...well, I suppose there are some "sarge" type heroes that are supporting hero characters, with their eye-patches, fake legs, or other characteristic disability...but as a central, stand alone hero??? Are there any other's with one eye?
It's a superhero first I think.
Tim, supermantis. He has a semi-secret lair, and an attitude, and super-punches...oh, and the dishes...what about a sidekick? A secret ID? Does he mascarade as anything else when the lights are off?
It's a superhero first I think.
Tim, supermantis. He has a semi-secret lair, and an attitude, and super-punches...oh, and the dishes...what about a sidekick? A secret ID? Does he mascarade as anything else when the lights are off?
brekurboy1
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General Martok in Star Trek Deep Space 9 only had one eye and he was a great hero He wore no eye patch and displayed the scars proudly.
Tim is a great hero of our time
He wore no eye patch and displayed the scars proudly. Tim is a great hero of our time
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