The MANTIS Shrimp Club! - Page 18

goldenmean · 01-23-2008, 08:24 PM

It wasnt even a fight!
That blue ring was wacked!

BEELZEBOB · 01-23-2008, 10:41 PM

man, Dr. Roy's got the TIGHTEST job, of like all time.

i knew id regret plumeing in highschool

in_a_days · 01-24-2008, 01:40 PM

Hey Bob, any idea how often these guys will molt when they're small? Mine went missing for about two weeks, then I finally started hearing clicks again before I saw him and fed him. That was maybe two, two and a half weeks ago, and now again, I think it's been like I week since I've seen him or heard any clickin'. I sure hope he's okay.

in_a_days · 01-24-2008, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by boozeman

mantis vs blue ring octopus

bluering

I don't mean to sound like a puss or anything... and I am usually a fan of deplorable violence. But that is pretty barbaric right there! Octopi are beautiful and highly intelligent creatures... Kinda makes me a little sad to see somebody playing death match with 'em.

BEELZEBOB · 01-24-2008, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by in_a_days

Hey Bob, any idea how often these guys will molt when they're small? Mine went missing for about two weeks, then I finally started hearing clicks again before I saw him and fed him. That was maybe two, two and a half weeks ago, and now again, I think it's been like I week since I've seen him or heard any clickin'. I sure hope he's okay.

one time i got real scured 'cause bane spent 16 days molting, came out, and then went back in his hole for a week.

turs out, deep within these rocks i got, theres all sorts of like mussels, and oysters and such, the he went to town on those guys.

also, after a molt, its common for bane to be a total puss for a week, then he just goes ape ****.

and, sometimes after a molt, he comes out, spends a day packing his home full of hermits (its funny, cause they all try and get out, but he just shoves them back in.) once his pantry is full (like 3-5 lil hermits) he shuts his door for a week and goes to town on those guys

vdituri · 01-26-2008, 07:18 PM

Too funny Bob.
Maybe he caught the buy one hermit get one free with his preffered club card?

Saw a PHENOMENAL mantis at one of the LFS.
8-9" long.
Camo green pattern on the front top.
Orange antennae and fins on bottom ending with red fins on the tail.
$120.00.
It was love at first sight. I'm leaving it at the pet store.
$120!!!! I'll grow my own.

naperenterprise · 01-27-2008, 01:00 AM

http://www.youtube.com/v/wLPob7yUKO0&rel=1

I had a Mantis Shrimp that was a HH from TBS, he was pretty cool! I wish I could go back in time and get him back, I was afraid he would break my tank, he was almost 2 inches, and someone said its like taking a .22 to the glass if I keep him. I gave him to the LFS in trade for something else...

I may set up a mantis tank soon and get my buddy to order one for me...

The above video was pretty cool, this guy put music to it nicely...enjoy

vdituri · 01-27-2008, 10:21 PM

Cool video.
That is almost exactly the same as the one I saw.
Beautiful animals.

naperenterprise · 01-30-2008, 09:44 AM

My LFS has a nice Mantis specimin. Its about 4 inches, they want %59 for it, do you think thats a good price? After learning and watching all these videos I think I want to build a tank just for a Mantis.

BEELZEBOB · 01-30-2008, 07:39 PM

that depends on the species of mantis shrimp.

goldenmean · 02-12-2008, 08:06 PM

Mantis #2 was very friendly this evening and most interested in my finger.
She came all the way out to the front of the tank to check me out. All that separated us was the acrylic. She did not try to strike my finger like she does when I bring the wooded skewer to her hole to feed her.

rmlevasseur · 02-12-2008, 08:48 PM

What is up with that song in the video? "He wanted to!!" Lol, cracked me up

I like that purple mantis - he is very cool. I hope you named him Prince

Craig Manoukian · 02-12-2008, 10:31 PM

Friendly stomatopod!

vdituri · 02-12-2008, 10:33 PM

I'm purple with envy. I didn't know they came in that color.
Beautiful. Glad she's friendly too.
Put her in the shrimp photo competition!

vdituri · 02-29-2008, 12:15 PM

Just stumbled across this photo of a larval mantis online.
Wanted to share.

01-23-2008, 08:24 PM	#256 (permalink)
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01-24-2008, 01:40 PM	#258 (permalink)
in_a_days Midas Blenny Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 102 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The MANTIS Shrimp Club! Hey Bob, any idea how often these guys will molt when they're small? Mine went missing for about two weeks, then I finally started hearing clicks again before I saw him and fed him. That was maybe two, two and a half weeks ago, and now again, I think it's been like I week since I've seen him or heard any clickin'. I sure hope he's okay.

01-26-2008, 07:18 PM	#261 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,730 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The MANTIS Shrimp Club! Too funny Bob. Maybe he caught the buy one hermit get one free with his preffered club card? Saw a PHENOMENAL mantis at one of the LFS. 8-9" long. Camo green pattern on the front top. Orange antennae and fins on bottom ending with red fins on the tail. $120.00. It was love at first sight. I'm leaving it at the pet store. $120!!!! I'll grow my own. __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

01-27-2008, 01:00 AM	#262 (permalink)
naperenterprise Plate Coral Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Near Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 797 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The MANTIS Shrimp Club! http://www.youtube.com/v/wLPob7yUKO0&rel=1 I had a Mantis Shrimp that was a HH from TBS, he was pretty cool! I wish I could go back in time and get him back, I was afraid he would break my tank, he was almost 2 inches, and someone said its like taking a .22 to the glass if I keep him. I gave him to the LFS in trade for something else... I may set up a mantis tank soon and get my buddy to order one for me... The above video was pretty cool, this guy put music to it nicely...enjoy __________________ ~~~Jason~~~ Go check out My Chronicle

01-27-2008, 10:21 PM	#263 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,730 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The MANTIS Shrimp Club! Cool video. That is almost exactly the same as the one I saw. Beautiful animals. __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

01-30-2008, 09:44 AM	#264 (permalink)
naperenterprise Plate Coral Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Near Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 797 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The MANTIS Shrimp Club! My LFS has a nice Mantis specimin. Its about 4 inches, they want %59 for it, do you think thats a good price? After learning and watching all these videos I think I want to build a tank just for a Mantis. __________________ ~~~Jason~~~ Go check out My Chronicle

02-12-2008, 08:48 PM	#267 (permalink)
rmlevasseur Elegance coral Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,027 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The MANTIS Shrimp Club! What is up with that song in the video? "He wanted to!!" Lol, cracked me up I like that purple mantis - he is very cool. I hope you named him Prince

02-12-2008, 10:31 PM	#268 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,252 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The MANTIS Shrimp Club! Friendly stomatopod! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

02-12-2008, 10:33 PM	#269 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,730 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The MANTIS Shrimp Club! I'm purple with envy. I didn't know they came in that color. Beautiful. Glad she's friendly too. Put her in the shrimp photo competition! __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

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