my Mantis Shrimp

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  1. budsbunny

    budsbunny Bristle Worm

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    this was a little guy the hitchhiked into my tank on a piece of live rock. you guys asked for some pictures so i stripped all his hiding holes and made him pose for the camera. i also found a very informative video to show you as well
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  2. budsbunny

    budsbunny Bristle Worm

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    here is the video link

     
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  3. budsbunny

    budsbunny Bristle Worm

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    anyone have any idea what kind of mantis shrimp he is other than Sherman the mantis shrimp

    Full name Sherman Tank hahahahahahaha
     
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  4. reefmonkey

    reefmonkey Giant Squid

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    It's an N. wennerae
     
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  5. budsbunny

    budsbunny Bristle Worm

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    guess i better go look that one up

    thank you
     
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  6. Marshall O

    Marshall O Giant Squid

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    Looks very similar to mine :)

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    Did your LR come from Florida as well?
     
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  7. MoJoe

    MoJoe Dragon Wrasse

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    that's a sweet mantis, be careful he doesn't shatter your cam lens :)
     
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  8. budsbunny

    budsbunny Bristle Worm

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    he saw the camera and fixated on it last night when i was taking a video it was funny....he's really smart it just amazes me
     
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  9. budsbunny

    budsbunny Bristle Worm

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    oh and yes my rock cam from florida what are you feeding your mantis?
     
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  10. schackmel

    schackmel Giant Squid

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    mantis are one of the most intellegent creatures we can keep. I love them. They will come out more and watch you the more they put you with their food source! Very lucky grab!!!

    Bob my peacock would sit out in her tank and just watch me while I was working at home. I would be on the desk and she would have 1 eye stalk on me at every moment. I would come to the tank and she would come up to the top. Very cool and very intereactive!
     
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