looking for mantis shrimp

[Noodus]

i was trying to get a peacock mantis shrimp. or some type of colorful mantis. trying to do a mantis tank. anyone have one?

 

[inline6]

I know its not most peoples favorite place, but FT usually stocks them.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

LOL If i find the one that's in my tank I'll give him to you. I just can't find the S.O.B.

 

[Noodus]

fishtown? really i didn't know that... i'll check next time i'm there.

 

[ReefDriven]

Can't does things crack your tank. I read somewhere if they snap hard enough they can crack the glass of your tank.

 

[drunktank]

Go to Pet Goods on Route 17 south. When i was there thursday they had one that was real big, probably 4-5 inches.

 

[Noodus]

4-5 inches? i wanted to start with a smaller one. like 2-3 inches. think they have any in that size? and yes i know they could crack tanks, which is why he's going into a acrylic aquarium. don't wanna wake up to some horrific surprize.

 

[aaron23]

i dont think they can go as far enoughas to crack your tank... Maybe try to crack your tank atleast?

 

[Noodus]

now i don't know how true it is since i've never since it was my own eyes. but it's been documented. i read it somewhere the other day.

 

[drunktank]

i dont think they can go as far enoughas to crack your tank... Maybe try to crack your tank atleast?

they most certainly cant break glass. Animal planet had it on one of their shows. Showed a mantis shrimp waking a piece of glass and in one shot it shatered. but I do believe that they can only do that with certain thickneses.

 

[coralcrazy]

um..Yes they can break glass are you kidding me..LOL...i would go with an acrylic tank...even if your mantis shrimp gets to know you...if you make it nervous...pop goes your tank..i had one..with an cheap glass heater in it..broke it in 2 secs...better do your research before you get one..bad idea with an glass aquarium..

 

[Noodus]

bump still looking for a mantis....

 

[Savager]

The Fish Tank on Route 46 sells decent size Mantis Shrimp. But it's very expensive, $60. I think you can talk them down the price since that Mantis saw in there for long time.

I saw FT was selling small Mantis for $20 but I didn't see it recently, it was like 2 months ago.

Go to Reefcentral and go to Mantis section, sometime people just want shipping cost to get ridoff their mantis.

Goodluck and get acrylic tank.

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

I set a trap last nite for mone and didn't catch anything. If I catch him I'll let you know. Hey does anyone have a small glass funnel? That could work on this trap better than the plastic unnel I'm using now.

 

[Savager]

I think Tampa Bay Saltwater sells some beautiful Mantis Shrimp for $50 shipped. Or if you are selling up new tank, get LR from TBS, it's good chance that you'll get Mantis Hijacker.

 

[Noodus]

thanks for all the feedback guys. i saw fish tank and yes it's a cool mantis, but $60!! too much. i'll check the tampa bay saltwater place thanks again everyone