The Official R2R Mantis Shrimp Thread!

[Ryan2428]

Ritter what do u think of pvc tubes in the tank . Or just rubble rock

 

[Ryan2428]

I ment there will be rocks no matter what lol . But seen some tanks with 1.5 inch PVC in for tunnels

 

[M@!]

Just setup a 6 gallon at my office to get back in the mantis game. Hoping for a Havenasis.

Ryan, are you getting a peacock? If so, 1.5" is not big enough. I've always used U shaped 3" PVC Conduit for my Peacocks, I picked this up from Dr. Roy. Perfect mantis den. I do use smaller PVC for little mantis.

 

[M@!]

Let the cycle begin, still need to finish the aquascape.

 

[Ryan2428]

Just setup a 6 gallon at my office to get back in the mantis game. Hoping for a Havenasis.

Ryan, are you getting a peacock? If so, 1.5" is not big enough. I've always used U shaped 3" PVC Conduit for my Peacocks, I picked this up from Dr. Roy. Perfect mantis den. I do use smaller PVC for little mantis.[/QUOTE





Ty will look into 3 inch and yes on the peacock and ty

 

[M@!]

I used this in a 20 long before, just barely fit. I'll see if I can find some pics.

Cantex 3 in. 90-Degree Bell-End Elbow-5233930U at The Home Depot

 

[Ryan2428]

I have done a lot of reading . Just curious on what every one is lighting with thinking blues only

 

[ritter6788]

Ritter what do u think of pvc tubes in the tank . Or just rubble rock

I've always used rubble rock. I never tried the PVC tube but probably would give it a try for my next O. scyllarus if I get one. I've kept some small smashers and always used large live rocks buried in the sandbed, sort of "igloo" shape and let the mantis make their own. I like seeing how they arrange it. I never wanted to have to change the tube out as the mantis grows.

 

[ritter6788]

I have done a lot of reading . Just curious on what every one is lighting with thinking blues only

I always used simple t8 or PC lighting. Blues only washed out the color of the mantis.

 

[ritter6788]

Hoping for a Havenasis.

Sealifeinc.net has them cheap last I looked. Your tank looks great so far!

 

[M@!]

Sealifeinc.net has them cheap last I looked. Your tank looks great so far!

I saw that, hope they're still there when I'm done cycling. Thanks, it's getting there. Just added few macros and a glut of snails from reef cleaners. Mantis is going to have snail fun!

 

[flowflezy]

This is my favorite animal of all. I always wanted one but need to get a special tank made so I don't walk home to a mantis looking at me.. I actually got one tattooed on me before I own one. Some day I will get one tho.

 

[M@!]

This is my favorite animal of all. I always wanted one but need to get a special tank made so I don't walk home to a mantis looking at me.. I actually got one tattooed on me before I own one. Some day I will get one tho.

What's stopping you from setting up a small tank? The little guys don't need much and are still amazing!

 

[flowflezy]

I want to get 1/2 thick acrylic. So it won't break the tank.

 

[M@!]

I think the breaking glass is an urban legend at this point. I've had 3 peacocks in Glass Tanks and never had an issue. One constantly banged the glass too.

 

[ritter6788]

I think the breaking glass is an urban legend at this point. I've had 3 peacocks in Glass Tanks and never had an issue. One constantly banged the glass too.

Agreed. I had some really thump the glass and it never broke. Thin glass too. My next peacock tank will be a regular 40 breeder.

 

[flowflezy]

Really nice to no that. May just set up a regular tank for it thanks. How long have you guys owned them. Or how long do they live is my ?

 

[flowflezy]

Where can I get a baby peacock mantis I live in Florida I checked all the lfs. And they said they would only be able to get Florida mantis the green ones. Anyone have a good source?

 

[M@!]

Finally picked up a Mantis for my 6g. He is tiny! Maybe 1.5". Bought him from here Live Mantis Shrimp Marine Saltwater Beginner Tropical | eBay

He survived a 3 day shipment with two nights in the 30s and was delivery last Friday. Today he decided to start building a cave at the front of the tank. Hope he stays out front!

[video=youtube_share;hSBugKAll6w]http://youtu.be/hSBugKAll6w[/video]

 

[Reef-roach]

Finally got a descent pic of the peacock!!! We have 3 stomatopods, and the kids have named them after Star Wars jedis. This is Starkiller. We acquired him between 2-3" in March of last year. He looks about 5" now! His tank is 24x24, and plumbed in to the reef system. I figured with the fear of shell rot, connecting his tank to the reef would be the best way to keep water quality ship-shape and stable.