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Discussion in 'Inverts' started by reefmonkey, May 9, 2010.

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What Mantis would be good for Reefmonkey

Poll closed May 23, 2010.
  1. G. Viridis (Lime Green Mantis)

    1 vote(s)
    3.4%
  2. O. Havanensis

    3 vote(s)
    10.3%
  3. G. Smithii (Purple Spot)

    16 vote(s)
    55.2%
  4. G. Ternatensis

    9 vote(s)
    31.0%
  1. irr0001

    irr0001 Purple Tang

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    I vote for G. smithii. I have a G. ternatensis and they really aren't too active. They look cool, but I think I would rather have something that cruises around the tank every now and then.
     
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  3. bama

    bama Humpback Whale

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    where do you even get mantis these days other than the live aquaria peacock?
     
  4. reefmonkey

    reefmonkey Giant Squid

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    Yeah I remember you telling me this in your thread. The O Havanesis is supposed to be pretty active/interactive and violent. The latter being the trait that put it on my list of possibilities. But still the orange spots are crazy beautiful imo.
     
  5. reefmonkey

    reefmonkey Giant Squid

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    I'd tell you but that would be one more possible person I'd have to compete with for purchase. LOL JJ But it has been tough. Everytime I find one I like it's sold already. I lost a 30 dollar deposit when I broke the first tank and had to basically start over.
    bluezooaquatics.com has a pretty good regular selection and you can also google mantis shrimp for sale to find others.
     
  6. reefmonkey

    reefmonkey Giant Squid

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  7. Magnus

    Magnus Sharknado

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    Geez!! That's the freakiest thing I've seen in my life!!
    I mean..... wow! My eyes are burning!! :freak3:

    Bumpation!
     
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  9. Magnus

    Magnus Sharknado

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    Dude, I didn't get anything. What up with the tank? Can you re-send, please?
     
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