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Forum: Mantis Shrimp 01/04/2008, 12:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,013
Posted By lifemalfunction
here's a picture that kind of describes what I'm...

here's a picture that kind of describes what I'm talking about. I'd take a picture when I'm home from work, but I don't want to disturb or stress him out. The area roughly outlined in black is...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 01/04/2008, 11:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,013
Posted By lifemalfunction
Oh, I put in about 10 red banded small turbos in...

Oh, I put in about 10 red banded small turbos in there on Tuesday... most of them are gone already.

So he's still eating/striking... even with the damage.
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 01/04/2008, 11:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,013
Posted By lifemalfunction
Thank you Dr. Roy. It would be his right...

Thank you Dr. Roy.

It would be his right rapt... Most of the calcium deposit is chipped off, as well as part of the "arm" area there.

If he molts soon, do you think there will be damage?

My...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 01/04/2008, 08:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,013
Posted By lifemalfunction
He's really taken most of one of his rapts...

He's really taken most of one of his rapts completely off in small chunks.

Regardless, the lights are turned off for a while... I'll see if that helps him relax a bit.
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 01/03/2008, 11:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,013
Posted By lifemalfunction
Slightly strange Peacock Behavior

My Peacock, Chucky, seems to be striking the rocks inside his burrow repeatedly.

He has caused quite a bit of damage to one of his raps, it's chipped a large "chunk" of it off. Some of the calcium...
Forum: Used Equipment & Drygoods Selling 12/30/2007, 11:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 886
Posted By lifemalfunction
YGPM!

YGPM!
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 12/26/2007, 08:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 776
Posted By lifemalfunction
I have a peacock and I really enjoy. It's nearly...

I have a peacock and I really enjoy. It's nearly 6AM (I've been up all night) and I'm still sitting here watching him eat my very last snail.

On a side note, I'm considering a 5-12G Nano for a G....
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 12/26/2007, 03:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 715
Posted By lifemalfunction
I run a Bakpak2 on mine, with about a 4" sandbed...

I run a Bakpak2 on mine, with about a 4" sandbed or so. It seems to do well for a 32G.
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 12/21/2007, 08:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,281
Posted By lifemalfunction
Sorry to be a picture whore... but ever since I...

Sorry to be a picture whore... but ever since I made that post he's been much more active! He sometimes watches my monitor (It's a 42" LCD TV in my room) when I'm at it, so maybe he saw it! On a side...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 12/20/2007, 12:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,927
Posted By lifemalfunction
Roy, your attention to detail is incredible!...

Roy, your attention to detail is incredible! Myself (and I'm sure many others) appreciate you sharing your studies with us. Thank you!
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 12/19/2007, 11:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 747
Posted By lifemalfunction
Awesome! Those are very beautiful additions you...

Awesome! Those are very beautiful additions you have there.

How big do the O. Lats get? I'm considering surprising my brother with one for his 8G Nano, but I want to be sure it will be okay.
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 12/19/2007, 08:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,281
Posted By lifemalfunction
I was careful to avoid the eyes. :)

I was careful to avoid the eyes. :)
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 12/19/2007, 08:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,281
Posted By lifemalfunction
So, while still home sick from work... I decided...

So, while still home sick from work... I decided to "mess" with Chucky a little bit.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=pBFoRM7OjWE

I was laughing so hard during this... hahahhaha.
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 12/19/2007, 01:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,281
Posted By lifemalfunction
That is definitely NOT a penny. Gangsta Nemo was...

That is definitely NOT a penny. Gangsta Nemo was correct, it's a snail's trap. :)
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 12/18/2007, 05:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,281
Posted By lifemalfunction
So I'm home from work today sick.... And Chucky...

So I'm home from work today sick.... And Chucky has been coming a foot or so out of his burrow. Exciting!

AND, I was working on my photography with my crappy point and shoot... I can't wait to get...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 12/17/2007, 09:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,281
Posted By lifemalfunction
I'll cut back on the feedings for a while... I...

I'll cut back on the feedings for a while... I was hoping for a more active Mantis, but oh well :)
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 12/17/2007, 08:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,281
Posted By lifemalfunction
He barely ate anything his first week, just one...

He barely ate anything his first week, just one small snail. And he's only eating what's offered to him. I watch him eat every krill so he doesn't bury them. He's been rather "lazy" whether he didn't...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 12/17/2007, 08:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,281
Posted By lifemalfunction
I use a wooden dowel with a bamboo chopstick...

I use a wooden dowel with a bamboo chopstick rubber banded to it :P It works pretty well.

The krill are pretty clean, a few bits come off them sometimes, but my hermits like to munch on them so it...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 12/17/2007, 07:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,281
Posted By lifemalfunction
Update on Chucky/Review from Stomatopod.com

So this is basically going to be an update on my Mantis, Chucky, as well as a basic review of www.Stomatopod.com where I ordered him.

I originally asked in my order comments for him to be shipped...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 11/30/2007, 01:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 764
Posted By lifemalfunction
Well he just finished his first (small) astrea....

Well he just finished his first (small) astrea. So I'm a bit relieved... I had to shove it down in his burrow, but he's eating.

tomorrow I'm going to go down to the beach to pick up some small...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 11/29/2007, 11:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 764
Posted By lifemalfunction
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Forum: Mantis Shrimp 11/29/2007, 10:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 764
Posted By lifemalfunction
Well good news! He just took a thwack at one of...

Well good news! He just took a thwack at one of my largest (and thickest) snails, but that was about it.

So at least we know he knows what to do :P

Any suggestions?
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 11/29/2007, 10:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 764
Posted By lifemalfunction
Well, I think he's done digging his burrow. I...

Well, I think he's done digging his burrow. I have nearly a five inch sandbed and he's down the glass. He spent all day and night digging. Now he just sort of sits in there. I've put hermits near his...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 11/28/2007, 04:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 764
Posted By lifemalfunction
http://bellinghamss.com/uploads/281107/4696804.jpe...

http://bellinghamss.com/uploads/281107/4696804.jpeg

He's in the tank and has already begun digging and wandering around! There's enough snails and hermits in there to last him a while, so he's...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 11/28/2007, 03:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 459
Posted By lifemalfunction
It seems that the one that caught your eye had...

It seems that the one that caught your eye had more predominate markings all the way around the segment. I've seen a few that just have a couple spots such as mine.

You learn something everyday. :)
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