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Forum: Mantis Shrimp 12/20/2007, 06:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,811
Posted By rwhhunt
In a well fortified 55 gallon tank with tons of...

In a well fortified 55 gallon tank with tons of LR, and plenty of burrows/hiding places etc; would it be possible to keep a peacock and a havanensis? as long as the small one was established first,...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 12/18/2007, 08:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 831
Posted By rwhhunt
I kept a ~3" inch Peacock in a nanocube for a...

I kept a ~3" inch Peacock in a nanocube for a while, but she definitely needed a larger tank within the first 8 months or so... I then moved her to my 26 Gallon tank which was much more comfortable...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 12/17/2007, 10:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 784
Posted By rwhhunt
are u sure the 1.8 incher is a peaock? I dont...

are u sure the 1.8 incher is a peaock? I dont think you can find them that small in the trade.
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 12/16/2007, 04:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 551
Posted By rwhhunt
Ive had luck (2 years) with a large aggressive...

Ive had luck (2 years) with a large aggressive Cinnamon clownfish. I feed them both well, and they got along...the clown fish even helps attach crayfish if they happen to stumble into the mantis...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 12/16/2007, 04:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 737
Posted By rwhhunt
Also, if you are looking for a small mantis for...

Also, if you are looking for a small mantis for say a nano cube, the O havanensis is a great little guy, I have purchased two from Sealifeinc.net, and have had a wonderful experience with them. Not...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 12/16/2007, 04:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 737
Posted By rwhhunt
www.stomatopod.com just got a new shipment in...

www.stomatopod.com just got a new shipment in yesterday, and have all the Desirable species that I would personally highly recommend from past experience! Billy the owner is very nice, and will...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 12/16/2007, 02:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 536
Posted By rwhhunt
how long are u giving your cleaner shrimp? my...

how long are u giving your cleaner shrimp? my peacock even waxed a pincushion urchin...although I have had success with keeping large clowns with my peacock in relatively close coridors (4"...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 12/15/2007, 06:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 569
Posted By rwhhunt
Oh,....I forgot to post the current picture of my...

Oh,....I forgot to post the current picture of my Biocube 8!
sorry!

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39/rwhhunt/IMGP3645.jpg
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 12/15/2007, 06:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 569
Posted By rwhhunt
Mantis Reef

Greetings,

I am posting an update of my Bio-Cube 8 that I started back in January. My Mantis (Odontodactylus havanensis) is doing fantastic, and is getting along great with his two roommates: a...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 09/11/2007, 09:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 527
Posted By rwhhunt
that peacock kicks A$$!!! She is apparently very...

that peacock kicks A$$!!! She is apparently very young and will be with you for many years to come!
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 08/21/2007, 10:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 432
Posted By rwhhunt
I had a pincushion with my peacock for a couple...

I had a pincushion with my peacock for a couple months but it eventuall started getting whacked and then suddenly mysterisouly disappeared one day never to be found of (intact) again....
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 08/14/2007, 08:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 644
Posted By rwhhunt
1-3" peacock? doubtful, Thats on the really young...

1-3" peacock? doubtful, Thats on the really young side... but depends on where u order it from...I would guess closer to 4"...at least in my experience..
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 08/14/2007, 08:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 968
Posted By rwhhunt
dismalorb, you may be thinking on a...

dismalorb, you may be thinking on a Odontodactlyus havanesis, which is small and has similar coloration to a Odontodactylus scyllarus:
O. havanensis (2")...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 08/14/2007, 08:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 968
Posted By rwhhunt
dismalorb, you may be thinking on a...

dismalorb, you may be thinking on a Odontodactlyus havanesis, which is small and has similar coloration to a Odontodactylus scyllarus:
O. havanensis (2")...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 08/14/2007, 08:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 968
Posted By rwhhunt
dismalorb, you may be thinking on a...

dismalorb, you may be thinking on a Odontodactlyus havanesis, which is small and has similar coloration to a Odontodactylus scyllarus:
O. havanensis (2")...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 08/10/2007, 06:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 547
Posted By rwhhunt
I've been keeping large clowns with peacock...

I've been keeping large clowns with peacock mantis shrimp for over two years... (a blue-stripe, and cinnamon)
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 08/10/2007, 06:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 547
Posted By rwhhunt
I've been keeping large clowns with peacock...

I've been keeping large clowns with peacock mantis shrimp for over two years... (a blue-stripe, and cinnamon)
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 08/10/2007, 06:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 547
Posted By rwhhunt
I've been keeping large clowns with peacock...

I've been keeping large clowns with peacock mantis shrimp for over two years... (a blue-stripe, and cinnamon)
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 07/25/2007, 07:43 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,395
Posted By rwhhunt
Biocube 8 w. O havanensis ...

Biocube 8 w. O havanensis
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39/rwhhunt/IMGP3029-1.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y39/rwhhunt/IMGP3045.jpg

20 G long w/ N. curaceocensis...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 07/16/2007, 11:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 801
Posted By rwhhunt
I have been robustly succesful in keeping large...

I have been robustly succesful in keeping large aggressive clowns like a cinnamon and an allardi, with a large 5-6" peacock for four a couple years...
...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 07/16/2007, 10:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 288
Posted By rwhhunt
I have my O. h in a biocube 8 and he is doing...

I have my O. h in a biocube 8 and he is doing wonderful. I highly recommend this tank and setup especially with a havanensis! check out the other thread on O.H's recently started where I posted some...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 07/15/2007, 08:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 764
Posted By rwhhunt
I picked my O. h a few months back from my lfs in...

I picked my O. h a few months back from my lfs in Athens. He is great, active, interactive, and colorful. Is meticulous about his burrow, and has an entire biocube to his self (with two small...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 07/15/2007, 07:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 470
Posted By rwhhunt
Eureka! I think I have found it. The...

Eureka! I think I have found it.
The distinguishing characteristic is the orange base of the eye stalks, and blueish green tail. It is also from the Caribean, so I think it is a Neogonodactylus...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 07/15/2007, 07:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 470
Posted By rwhhunt
Eureka! I think I have found it. The...

Eureka! I think I have found it.
The distinguishing characteristic is the orange base of the eye stalks, and blueish green tail. It is also from the Caribean, so I think it is a Neogonodactylus...
Forum: Mantis Shrimp 07/15/2007, 06:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 470
Posted By rwhhunt
New Mantis ID

Hello Everyone,
I just received two new mantis shrimp from Sealifeinc.net. Ken there was very helpful and the pricing was very reasonable. I ordered a Odontodactylus havanensis for my friend, who...
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