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Forum: Mantis Shrimp 12/13/2007, 11:31 AM
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Views: 537
Posted By Angel7989
Talking New tank and mantis home

heres a vidieo of my new 75 gallon bowfront, which is now my O.S.'s new home. Her name is Circe. I know that there's not much in it now but im going to be getting more corrals soon.
...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 12/11/2007, 04:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 692
Posted By Angel7989
you will need more than a 20 gallon for this guy....

you will need more than a 20 gallon for this guy.
you can feed it every day if you like, it doesn't really matter.
you can try hermies, crabs, frozen squid, frozen silver sides, frozen prawn, and...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 12/10/2007, 03:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 816
Posted By Angel7989
it looks as if she's trying to rip off her rapt....

it looks as if she's trying to rip off her rapt. appendage.
i know that mantids do this when they think it will help them survive a moult.
there's not much i can do for her now, except wait.
the...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 12/08/2007, 11:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 909
Posted By Angel7989
blah, i would but you are 6 hours away. gah! ...

blah, i would but you are 6 hours away.
gah!
we should meet half way =P
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 12/07/2007, 11:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 816
Posted By Angel7989
okay, Simran is my bf. anyways. i drip...

okay, Simran is my bf. anyways.
i drip acclimated her for 2 hours (at the least). the ph in her old tank wasn't really that great. thats why i moved her to the sump. there was definatley a temp....
Forum: Reef Fishes 12/04/2007, 01:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 222
Posted By Angel7989
umm... pictures? or am i missing something

umm... pictures? or am i missing something
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/04/2007, 01:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,476
Posted By Angel7989
You should throw in a Peacock Mantis Shrimp >=)

You should throw in a Peacock Mantis Shrimp >=)
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 11/28/2007, 09:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 463
Posted By Angel7989
you might want to look at this ones pattern. ...

you might want to look at this ones pattern.
http://www.stomatopod.com/proddetail.php?prod=O.S.19
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 11/28/2007, 09:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 718
Posted By Angel7989
do you have sand in your tank for the little guy?

do you have sand in your tank for the little guy?
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 11/27/2007, 01:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 634
Posted By Angel7989
ive never really heard of a mantis that has...

ive never really heard of a mantis that has killed so many fish without eating them.
have you actually seen the mantis?
could it be something else?
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 11/27/2007, 01:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 380
Posted By Angel7989
Don't let it get you down, this seems to be...

Don't let it get you down, this seems to be somewhat common where a seemingly healthy mantis just up and dies for no reason. It could have been cyanide poisoning, a bad molt or something else all...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 11/12/2007, 12:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 676
Posted By Angel7989
i bought a Scooter Blenny and the night i put it...

i bought a Scooter Blenny and the night i put it in he swam into Circe's pvc pipe and got whacked. i was sooo sad! but other than that i have two fish and an urchin living with her and she doesnt...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 11/07/2007, 02:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 796
Posted By Angel7989
sorry that last sentance was rude

sorry that last sentance was rude
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 11/07/2007, 02:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 796
Posted By Angel7989
"it slowly killed it" well if you saw that...

"it slowly killed it"
well if you saw that there was a problem, why didnt you take it out and put it in your "spare" nano?
IS there a spare nano?
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 11/06/2007, 08:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 723
Posted By Angel7989
the hose method sounds a little dangerous and...

the hose method sounds a little dangerous and stressful for a poor mantis.
if you can take out just the rock he hangs out in and do a freshwater dip he'll probably pop out.
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 11/06/2007, 07:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 481
Posted By Angel7989
well it all depends on if they have good molts or...

well it all depends on if they have good molts or not.
the #1 killer of mantis shrimp is a bad molt.
other than that ive heard of mantis shrimp lasting 5 years.
you also would have to worry about...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 11/06/2007, 11:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 796
Posted By Angel7989
how old is your tank?

how old is your tank?
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 11/02/2007, 10:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 607
Posted By Angel7989
your the kind of mantis owner i hate, once it...

your the kind of mantis owner i hate,
once it gets too much for you you just sell it and dont take responsibility.
why dont you get another tank, they have plenty of good deals at...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 10/27/2007, 08:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 578
Posted By Angel7989
that is definatley NOT a zebra, they are...

that is definatley NOT a zebra,
they are spearers, this is a smasher.
although i have no idea what this one is.
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 10/24/2007, 09:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 280
Posted By Angel7989
you already asked this question.......

you already asked this question.......
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 10/24/2007, 10:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 905
Posted By Angel7989
well the "perfect" mantis is a matter of opinon. ...

well the "perfect" mantis is a matter of opinon.
i myself like the Peacock Mantis (Odontodactylus scyllarus)
because of its attitude and color.
they are very curious and are a joy to have.
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 10/24/2007, 01:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 293
Posted By Angel7989
well, they probably will considering the tank...

well, they probably will considering the tank size.
there might be some territorial issues to be delt with.
so id say get a 30 gallon and put a piece of plexi-glass down the middle, just to be...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 10/24/2007, 01:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 692
Posted By Angel7989
still you can get a better deal than $45 bucks, i...

still you can get a better deal than $45 bucks, i talked my LFS down to $15. so keep looking.
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 10/24/2007, 01:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 580
Posted By Angel7989
btw, how high was your salt anyways?

btw, how high was your salt anyways?
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 10/24/2007, 12:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 580
Posted By Angel7989
jeeze that sucks, im really sorry to hear that.

jeeze that sucks,
im really sorry to hear that.
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