I’m Thinking Mantis Shrimp
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Topic: I’m Thinking Mantis Shrimp
Posted By: Robudda
Subject: I’m Thinking Mantis Shrimp
Date Posted: May 30 2005 at 6:53pm
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I have my 1.5 gallon Pico setup and since it is too small for any fish,
I am thinking about putting Mantis shrimp in It. So I have a few
questions. 1. Does this sound like a good Idea? 2. How Many Mantis in a 1.5 Gallon? (I am hoping 2-3 would be OK) 3. I know a lot of reefers consider them a nuisance and rather be rid of them, so is there any one who would want to get rid of some? I can pick them up at the meeting if anyone is willing to part.. Thanks for looking, Rob ------------- 10G Nano 1.5G Pico http://gallery.utahreefs.com/main.php?g2_view=core:ShowItem&g2_itemId=1244&g2_navId=xe091fd60 - My Gallery |
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Posted By: Mark
Date Posted: May 31 2005 at 1:33am
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I have 2 mantis shrimps but I am no expert at them. (still learning) You might be better off passing this question at http://www.grimreefers.com - www.grimreefers.com they have a mantis forum. Sorry utahreefs, I don't mean to advertise other sites. By the way, whats a Pico setup? (I told you I was still learning) ------------- "The Poison Clan Rocks The World" 13g Peacock and 10 g mantis of undetermined species Kearns, UT |
Posted By: Robudda
Date Posted: May 31 2005 at 9:27am
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Pico on most forums I have been on is considered a tank that is 3
gallons or less. Thanks for the heads up on the site for Mantis info. If you look for Pico R us thread in the general forums you will see dmansheps pico and mine, with some other ideas thrown around. Rob ------------- 10G Nano 1.5G Pico http://gallery.utahreefs.com/main.php?g2_view=core:ShowItem&g2_itemId=1244&g2_navId=xe091fd60 - My Gallery |
Posted By: smatney
Date Posted: May 31 2005 at 10:41am
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Reefcentral has a mantis forum as well. I'm going to try and catch mine with a hook so if I do - he's a goner. ------------- Susan Matney Farmington, UT |
Posted By: Robudda
Date Posted: May 31 2005 at 10:44am
If you don't kill him in the process of geeting him out, I'll take him off your hands if you will be at the meeting.  Rob ------------- 10G Nano 1.5G Pico http://gallery.utahreefs.com/main.php?g2_view=core:ShowItem&g2_itemId=1244&g2_navId=xe091fd60 - My Gallery |
smatney wrote:Posted By: Mark
Date Posted: June 01 2005 at 1:24am
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I heard mantis shrimps do not like fresh water. I tried to flush mine out when I rearranged my rockscape. I used a turkey baster and it DID NOT WORK at all. You might as well give it a try. ------------- "The Poison Clan Rocks The World" 13g Peacock and 10 g mantis of undetermined species Kearns, UT |