Cali Shrimp?/ from deep sea

AdvanceAquatics · 06-24-2007, 10:33 AM

I saw on comcast demand that deep sea doc. and there was a shrimp called a California mantis shrimp...? I believe did any one see that show? nd if so the you know what i talking about....can you get them at all in the hobby?

AdvanceAquatics · 06-24-2007, 10:38 AM

i found Picture....

I have to have one of these guys....The hunt is on

cheeks69 · 06-24-2007, 10:51 AM

I'm not sure which sp. you saw in the show but I know liveaquaria occasionally sells the Clown Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) but you would need a tank dedicated to it. Eventually I will look into keeping one of these magnificent creatures.

AdvanceAquatics · 06-24-2007, 10:58 AM

i been trying to find the name i think its hemisquilla ensigura... its the colors that i really like. it said that they can grow to a foot long so yeah he have his own set up but if i could find the one in that show i pay any price and i get him his own tank....lol....im sick like that...lol

BoomerD · 06-24-2007, 12:12 PM

Be aware that IF that mantis is from somewhere along the Kahleeforneeya coast, those waters range from about 55 degrees in the northern part of the state to the upper 60's in the south. You'll have to maintain those kinds of temps for the animal to survive. That means a very good chiller...

Boomer · 06-24-2007, 12:13 PM

Yes, it is a subspecies of Hemisquilla ensigura=californiensis. You know, I hope, these are not toys to be playing with

Do you like all your fingers ? The real common name is Peacock Mantis Shrimp. There are two mantis shrimp that go by these/this name Odontodactylus scyllarus, the most common one sold.

Divebums: Photos of the Week #45

Peacock Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus)

BoomerD · 06-24-2007, 12:23 PM

Hey "evil-twin"...it's good to see you back on the board...you've been missed.

AdvanceAquatics · 06-24-2007, 12:42 PM

i really like the 1st picture.

LOL I do like my fingures, but i seem to like the risky fish too... i got the hospital on spped dail along with 911...lol just incase one of the lion fish get me...

thanks for the temp information...do you know any thing else?

Boomer · 06-24-2007, 03:04 PM

"evil-twin" I have been here almost every day but just not much in posting

I was also gone a lot, IMAC and next week to the Foster frag swap.

06-24-2007, 10:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
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cheeks69 Wannabe Guru Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northeast Posts: 7,386 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Cali Shrimp?/ from deep sea I'm not sure which sp. you saw in the show but I know liveaquaria occasionally sells the Clown Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) but you would need a tank dedicated to it. Eventually I will look into keeping one of these magnificent creatures. __________________ Robert My Cube “A spirit is manifest in the laws of the Universe—a spirit vastly superior to that of man, and one in the face of which we with our modest powers must feel humble.” Albert Einstein

06-24-2007, 10:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
AdvanceAquatics Serpent Star Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lumberton NJ Posts: 201 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Cali Shrimp?/ from deep sea i been trying to find the name i think its hemisquilla ensigura... its the colors that i really like. it said that they can grow to a foot long so yeah he have his own set up but if i could find the one in that show i pay any price and i get him his own tank....lol....im sick like that...lol

06-24-2007, 12:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,638 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Cali Shrimp?/ from deep sea Be aware that IF that mantis is from somewhere along the Kahleeforneeya coast, those waters range from about 55 degrees in the northern part of the state to the upper 60's in the south. You'll have to maintain those kinds of temps for the animal to survive. That means a very good chiller... __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com

06-24-2007, 12:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
Boomer Reef Sanctuary's Mr. Wizard Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 2,608 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Cali Shrimp?/ from deep sea Yes, it is a subspecies of Hemisquilla ensigura=californiensis. You know, I hope, these are not toys to be playing with Do you like all your fingers ? The real common name is Peacock Mantis Shrimp. There are two mantis shrimp that go by these/this name Odontodactylus scyllarus, the most common one sold. Divebums: Photos of the Week #45 Peacock Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) __________________ Boomer Want to Talk Chemistry ! The Reef Chemistry Forum Want to See More ! The Coral Realm If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

06-24-2007, 12:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
BoomerD Reef Shark Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,638 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Cali Shrimp?/ from deep sea Hey "evil-twin"...it's good to see you back on the board...you've been missed. __________________ Intelligence is not knowing all the answers, but knowing where and how to find them! www.google.com

06-24-2007, 12:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
AdvanceAquatics Serpent Star Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lumberton NJ Posts: 201 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Cali Shrimp?/ from deep sea i really like the 1st picture. LOL I do like my fingures, but i seem to like the risky fish too... i got the hospital on spped dail along with 911...lol just incase one of the lion fish get me... thanks for the temp information...do you know any thing else?

06-24-2007, 03:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
Boomer Reef Sanctuary's Mr. Wizard Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Duluth, Minnesota Posts: 2,608 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Cali Shrimp?/ from deep sea "evil-twin" I have been here almost every day but just not much in posting I was also gone a lot, IMAC and next week to the Foster frag swap. __________________ Boomer Want to Talk Chemistry ! The Reef Chemistry Forum Want to See More ! The Coral Realm If you See Me Running You Better Catch-Up An explosion can be defined as a loud noise, accompanied by the sudden going away of things, from a place where they use to be.

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