Mantis Shrimp : Pets or Pests ? news article ...

Ice · 04-04-2007, 07:02 AM

I got this today and it's worth a read or sticky :

http://saltaquarium.about.com/cs/msu...a/aa110498.htm

fishfingers · 04-04-2007, 08:21 AM

Good read, it was pretty unbiased which was a good change. I think they would be a fantastic creature to keep in a dedicated tank. Would never trust it with other animals though. Luckily they are pretty sort after over here so its not to hard to find an aussie enthusiast to take it off your hands if you ever get one.

They are definately on my "future things to keep" list, they just seem so fascinating.

**TheOldSalt** · 04-04-2007, 10:49 AM

We used to have one on display in it's own tank. It was a real crowd pleaser! We rigged up a split-pipe burrow for it which was fastened to the front glas, thereby letting everyone see it in it's burrow. The tank's light was red, which fooled the mantis into coming out by day.

**Damon** · 04-04-2007, 11:06 AM

They are sought after here. Lots put them in their sumps.

leveldrummer · 04-04-2007, 01:42 PM

always wanted one, just never set up a tank, think a 20 tall is to thin of glass to rish it, i might toss one in my old 46 one day, but im setting it up as an eel tank for now, maybe even an octo tank later, im trying to make it escape proof.

flamingo · 04-04-2007, 04:53 PM

Still have a tank waiting for one..

harif87 · 04-04-2007, 07:11 PM

Hey!you got that article from debbie and stan hauter from about.com lol.... i just checked my mail and i saw that that is this weeks article on the newsletter... lol

The LFS down the block from my office always has em in stock. Personally i wouldnt own one... its not that aesthetically pleasing that i would not rather have any other life in the tank...

**Fishfirst** · 04-05-2007, 10:09 AM

Just having something that dangerous in a tank makes my toes tingle... can't wait to have one of my own.

leveldrummer · 04-05-2007, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fishfirst

Just having something that dangerous in a tank makes my toes tingle... can't wait to have one of my own.

if you are into that kinda stuff, just get a blue ring. lol

**Fishfirst** · 04-07-2007, 12:19 PM

lol I'm not THAT foolish

04-04-2007, 07:02 AM	#1
Ice Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Age: 43 Posts: 532	Mantis Shrimp : Pets or Pests ? news article ... I got this today and it's worth a read or sticky : http://saltaquarium.about.com/cs/msu...a/aa110498.htm

04-04-2007, 11:06 AM	#4
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982	They are sought after here. Lots put them in their sumps. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

04-04-2007, 01:42 PM	#5
leveldrummer something like a pimp Join Date: May 2005 Location: atlanta Age: 29 Posts: 1,933	always wanted one, just never set up a tank, think a 20 tall is to thin of glass to rish it, i might toss one in my old 46 one day, but im setting it up as an eel tank for now, maybe even an octo tank later, im trying to make it escape proof. __________________ The meek shall inherit the Earth. Big deal. By the time they get it the rest of us will have messed it all up.

04-04-2007, 04:53 PM	#6
flamingo One Word: Croutons. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wisconsin Age: 17 Posts: 1,899	Still have a tank waiting for one.. __________________ If you put "u" instead of typing out the actual, shocking, three letter word... i'm not going to read your ramblings. I'm so behind it's not even funny.

04-04-2007, 07:11 PM	#7
harif87 Minor Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 21 Posts: 996	Hey!you got that article from debbie and stan hauter from about.com lol.... i just checked my mail and i saw that that is this weeks article on the newsletter... lol The LFS down the block from my office always has em in stock. Personally i wouldnt own one... its not that aesthetically pleasing that i would not rather have any other life in the tank... __________________ sorry for beating you senseless "The human torch was denied a bank loan" Last edited by harif87; 04-04-2007 at 07:13 PM.

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04-04-2007, 08:21 AM	#2
fishfingers Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Australia Age: 18 Posts: 129	Good read, it was pretty unbiased which was a good change. I think they would be a fantastic creature to keep in a dedicated tank. Would never trust it with other animals though. Luckily they are pretty sort after over here so its not to hard to find an aussie enthusiast to take it off your hands if you ever get one. They are definately on my "future things to keep" list, they just seem so fascinating.

04-04-2007, 10:49 AM	#3
TheOldSalt Darth Ichthyos Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,360	We used to have one on display in it's own tank. It was a real crowd pleaser! We rigged up a split-pipe burrow for it which was fastened to the front glas, thereby letting everyone see it in it's burrow. The tank's light was red, which fooled the mantis into coming out by day.

04-05-2007, 10:09 AM	#8
Fishfirst Fish Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Wisconsin Age: 24 Posts: 3,543	Just having something that dangerous in a tank makes my toes tingle... can't wait to have one of my own. __________________ 210 Gal Reef w/ 55 Gallon Sump/Fuge, 125 Gal Fish Only, 65 Gal Seahorse-29 Gallon Sump, 55 Gal FOWLR, 54 Gal Corner FW Community, 20 Gal Nano FOWLR, 55 Gal Piranha, 29 gallon QT "All the yellow tangs and clownfish in the world can't save you now! hahahah" Peter from Family Guy

04-07-2007, 12:19 PM	#10
Fishfirst Fish Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Wisconsin Age: 24 Posts: 3,543	lol I'm not THAT foolish __________________ 210 Gal Reef w/ 55 Gallon Sump/Fuge, 125 Gal Fish Only, 65 Gal Seahorse-29 Gallon Sump, 55 Gal FOWLR, 54 Gal Corner FW Community, 20 Gal Nano FOWLR, 55 Gal Piranha, 29 gallon QT "All the yellow tangs and clownfish in the world can't save you now! hahahah" Peter from Family Guy

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