coelacanth Posted January 23, 2003 Author Share Posted January 23, 2003 come to think of it, i agree it does look fake. dun think mantis shrimp can grow to that size. maybe somewhere near nuclear dump side u get this big species. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member woonming Posted January 24, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted January 24, 2003 Erm so how do we maintain them what they eat ? DO they eat anyting in sight and kill it ? look nice but scary ? thus they are very hardy right? will they fight in pairs or more then 1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Phang Posted January 24, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted January 24, 2003 Q :Erm so how do we maintain them A :Simply have a species tank.... snadbed and a few liverocks will do.... Q : what they eat ? DO they eat anyting in sight and kill it ? A : That depends on what kinf they are.... mantis comes in 2 kinds... spearers and smashers... Spearers go after soft body creatures while smashers usually goes after shelled prey... Q : thus they are very hardy right? A : Yes, very hardy Q : will they fight in pairs or more then 1? A : Depends on species and space.... If there is a size mismatch... the larger normally eats the smaller ones..... BTW, Coelacanth, I jus got a Peacock ....... greenish hue body about 4 inches large. Thanks to fellow reefer who help me get it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckpeh Posted January 25, 2003 Share Posted January 25, 2003 Saw one at OP yesterday. Not sure whether it is sold. Can call to check with Thomas (owner) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member dodo Posted January 25, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted January 25, 2003 Saw two mantis at both coral farm & 110 LCK....both at least 3" long those who are interested can go there if u r at LCK...ask the ah pek to tell u a mantis story mantis story wif brandy anyone knows wat i mean Rumour!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingFish Posted January 25, 2003 Share Posted January 25, 2003 'can go through plywood ah....' These critters, though pretty, are awfully strong, aren't anyone worried about getting speared when you have to clean the tank? But I suppose its the same with the Lionfish... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member woonming Posted January 25, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted January 25, 2003 Thanks Phang for the reply BUt if we are cleaning up the tanks will it attack us ? i mean our hands & fingers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Phang Posted January 26, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted January 26, 2003 Thanks Phang for the reply BUt if we are cleaning up the tanks will it attack us ? i mean our hands & fingers Well, I have a 4 inch in a acylic tank.... seen it trying to get out by continously whacking ..... very loud.... If you wouyld hear those cracks...... you wouldn't be interested to put your fingers in there... I wouldn't........ these shrimps aren't called thumb splitters for nothing...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member TanGo Posted January 26, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted January 26, 2003 Phang, buy one live 'see hum' put inside see if your peacock can split that thing open or not leh.. Hehehe BTW, the info I gave you on the lettuce coral one correct or not har? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Phang Posted January 26, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted January 26, 2003 Tango, the ID'c correct.... but strange ... they stated it as a Large Polyp specimen when its suppose to be a SPS..... BTW, Reefers who are interested in Mantis Shrimps... esp a a large specimen..... learn this lesson good... that is, acrylic based tanks/cotainers will not contain a large Mantis.... Came back tonite only to find my 4 inch Peacock in my sump compartment.... he actually managed to break open the acrylic container and ran out....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coelacanth Posted January 26, 2003 Author Share Posted January 26, 2003 BTW, Coelacanth, I jus got a Peacock ....... greenish hue body about 4 inches large. Thanks to fellow reefer who help me get it.... Welcome to the mantis club! actually a lot of hobbyist are attracted to mantis shrimp, only when they learnt that they are not friendly dat turn them off. But one thing that is unusual, they are stress free! so, they can be used as a beginner's pet to crustacean keeping ... i mean in terms of hardiness. dun ever let it wack ur finger...especially ur middle finger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member TanGo Posted January 26, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted January 26, 2003 Tango, the ID'c correct.... but strange ... they stated it as a Large Polyp specimen when its suppose to be a SPS..... BTW, Reefers who are interested in Mantis Shrimps... esp a a large specimen..... learn this lesson good... that is, acrylic based tanks/cotainers will not contain a large Mantis.... Came back tonite only to find my 4 inch Peacock in my sump compartment.... he actually managed to break open the acrylic container and ran out....... Wow.. Phang.. I think you need a new tank.. Bullet Proof glass... Hehehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingFish Posted January 26, 2003 Share Posted January 26, 2003 Came back tonite only to find my 4 inch Peacock in my sump compartment.... he actually managed to break open the acrylic container and ran out....... Here's another price of info: "In captivity, stomatopods are capable of breaking the double-paned safety glass of the aquariums that house. The impact force of one large Californian species is almost as powerful as a .22 caliber bullet. By weight, they rank among the most formidable animals on Earth." Further reading for the misguided...hehehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Tanzy Posted January 26, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted January 26, 2003 Ja, but the .22 bullet is so weak that a pair of Oakleys can stop it. Serious! .223 Nato is a different story. Quote Warning: Heavy handed moderator in operation. Threads and post are liable to be deleted or moved without prior notification. Moderator's prerogative will be enforced. Any grievances or complains should be addressed to The Administrator. http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/uploads/post-36-1073276974.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member dodo Posted January 27, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted January 27, 2003 hmmm....next time must wear bullet-proof vest to LFS liao... dunno when will get shot at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member sduu Posted January 27, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted January 27, 2003 Hi everyone, just went to OP just now, saw a 5 inch and a 4 inch red mantis for sale. Think u guys might be interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Dinosaur Posted January 27, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted January 27, 2003 seldom see mantis, but saw two today at Lor Halus, about 3 inches long. act fast for those interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingFish Posted January 27, 2003 Share Posted January 27, 2003 Ja, but the .22 bullet is so weak that a pair of Oakleys can stop it. Serious!.223 Nato is a different story. Try having that at point-blank range on your little pinkie Gotta admit, that is gonna hurt ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member dodo Posted January 28, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted January 28, 2003 Try having that at point-blank range on your little pinkie Oooiii...gals ard lar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SRC Member Tanzy Posted January 28, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted January 28, 2003 Try having that at point-blank range on your little pinkie Gotta admit, that is gonna hurt ... Ja! But that's dumb! I've been shot at before at the range and the misfired round landed 3" from my right knee. Heard the ricochet when it bounced off the metal pillar and wizzing sound of the round. Damn cool! Left a hole 2" wide and 1" deep on the concrete floor beside me. Anyway, the power of the mantis shrimp is proportionate to the size. Small ones are very powerful but the foot long ones are scary. Quote Warning: Heavy handed moderator in operation. Threads and post are liable to be deleted or moved without prior notification. Moderator's prerogative will be enforced. Any grievances or complains should be addressed to The Administrator. http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/uploads/post-36-1073276974.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member woonming Posted January 29, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted January 29, 2003 That mantis shrimp bite my tumb when i use it to poke him !!!! Bleed after that like a small cut ! the shrimp was about 4' long from fish shop@ it look dead and not moving ! dam woonming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Phang Posted January 29, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted January 29, 2003 Heh..... Of course it bit you... you poke him mah... if someone disturb you, you also will bite...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member sduu Posted January 29, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted January 29, 2003 u must hav poke a male species. guess he is not a gay.!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Phang Posted January 29, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted January 29, 2003 u must hav poke a male species. guess he is not a gay.!! Errrr..... She's a female...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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