Islandoftiki Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Hey folks, I'm looking for an acrylic tank, or tank and stand combo for an upcoming mantis shrimp tank project. It needs to be a minimum of about 25 gallons, and while it's probably not absolutely necessary, acrylic would be best. I don't need any lighting for this project as the species of mantis I'm getting cannot tolerate bright lighting. Minor scratches are ok if they can be buffed out. PM me with pictures/description/price if you have something you think might work for this. Cheers! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHash-fish20 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 GL! I'd totally throw you one if I had! Real stoked to see pics of this bad boy when it gets up and running, I want to get a mantis tank cause my dwarf is a badass. But it's going to have to wait til I upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHash-fish20 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Are you getting a peacock? Or zebra? There are many species I guess I should ask are you getting a hammer fisted pounding mantis, or a deep sandbed claw grabbing killer lol. Craziest animal in the world IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandoftiki Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 It would be a 4" peacock. The ideal tank size would be like a 30 cube, but we'll see what's available. I have a couple friends on nano-reef with peacock mantis who have set up some really nice MOWLR (Mantis only with live rock) tanks. I won't be lighting the tank at all with maybe the exception of a couple low wattage LED's for effect. I'm going to feed my little guy tonight. He's been super active and curious the past week, so I'm thinking he might put on a good show. By show, I mean, maybe he'll come all the way out of his den for more than three seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHash-fish20 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 It would be a 4" peacock. The ideal tank size would be like a 30 cube, but we'll see what's available. I have a couple friends on nano-reef with peacock mantis who have set up some really nice MOWLR (Mantis only with live rock) tanks. I won't be lighting the tank at all with maybe the exception of a couple low wattage LED's for effect. I'm going to feed my little guy tonight. He's been super active and curious the past week, so I'm thinking he might put on a good show. By show, I mean, maybe he'll come all the way out of his den for more than three seconds. Lol, yeah the one me and my roommate own, does not leave his den, probably cause we spoil him and when we feed tongs go next to the entrance of the den then he grabs it. Best part is when hermits and anything else go nears his den it's war time lol, he's killed some hermits and there are a few that have lost legs and claws lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandoftiki Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 Mantis shrimp are very smart. When going after crabs, they go straight for the claws to disarm them. Mine has a graveyard of smashed dwarf cerith snail shells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHash-fish20 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Mantis shrimp are very smart. When going after crabs, they go straight for the claws to disarm them. Mine has a graveyard of smashed dwarf cerith snail shells. I agree, EXTREMELY smart creatures. I was surprised for awhile why ppl consider them pests.. I mean I can understand but enough reading on them turns them from pests to some of the most amazing and oldest creatures the ocean has to offer. I mean one of the fastest animals in the animal kingdom and arguably the best eyes on the planet.. To me they are a beautiful amazing creature I think I will always own one ever since I got my first. Also I think they can live 20+ years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandoftiki Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 Mantis shrimp are very smart. When going after crabs, they go straight for the claws to disarm them. Mine has a graveyard of smashed dwarf cerith snail shells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Extremely misunderstood i would say, and also highly adaptable. I find it funny almost the only way these badasses make it to the hobby is by nistake. On a side note travis at upacales accident got one in his new 180 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandoftiki Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 Once you've had a mantis shrimp, you get hooked. They have incredible personalities. I can't even see them as pests any more. I want to rescue them all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrett Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Yrah id love a bigger one who shows itself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramy Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 I may have just the thing you are looking for if you can wait till I finish setting up my new tank I have a 31 gal 24x15x20 tank with a awesome custom stand and sump stand it roughly 24x24x36 I have a hood that matches as well and would let it go to you for a steal just depends on your time line =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandoftiki Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 Ok, that just answered my question that I asked you in PM. I'd like to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowderBlue Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 I've got a standard 30 gallon with a mounted overflow and bulkheads, it's glass tho, I'm selling it for 20 bucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveHash-fish20 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Once you've had a mantis shrimp' date=' you get hooked. They have incredible personalities. I can't even see them as pests any more. I want to rescue them all! [/quote'] Your gonna be portlands Roy Caldwell John lol. And +1 for Jeramy, his stand is awesome. Thanks again for the stand Jeramy looks good under the biocube and fits literally perfect maybe 2mm even between the tank to the brim of the stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electrokate Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 If that falls through you should look at my plant tank, not sure it will fit in the new house. It's a 50 Truvu on a stand my friend's husband made, looks pretty good. Couple scratches that are bad, rest are pretty light. Has a shelf for a sump and no doors so I put a 20L down there with another plant tank on it, which you may also be interested in as apparently freshwater shrimp don't die in it for a change... Actually have 3'T5HO lights for the 50 too, a pair of them. Not very bright as the reflectors are crap. The 20L has a retrofit which is super bright, but might keep that. Am guessing I am going to tear it all down and donate the fish to World of Wet Pets, but we shall see. If I cram all my tanks in here the house will look ridiculous. But the landlord had over 100 herp tanks in here so I guess the roommates are cool with ridiculous over the top animal hobbies. At least I don't have a gaboon viper or 12' rattlesnake for the kitchen. Hmmm. Maybe I should put up a mantis tank where the viper was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.