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Flusher · #1 03-21-2006, 05:56 AM

No, I don't have one. I'm looking for one myself, and I noticed there seems to be a bit of a demand on this forum.

I know of one place in the US that sells N. wennerae (3" smashers suitable for a 5 gallon tank that look a lot like Peacock Mantis'), and they cost $50 US shipped in the US. Unfortunately, they don't ship across the border due to permits, etc. From what I gather, they do have a bunch on hand right now.

I figure if enough people are interested, someone might be able to make a group order then ship them around Canada. I think this might make it cost-effective. If anyone knows of a dealer or a hobbyist who can accomodate a bunch of these critters, and is willing to re-ship them, I think it could work. I don't know much about shipping livestock, though.

This sounds more like a business venture for a local dealer. I just really badly want a dang Mantis Shrimp that'll fit in my 6 gallon tank.

Here's a link to N. wennerae:

http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/arthrop...ame=n_wennerae
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Psyire · #2 03-21-2006, 04:07 PM

Where abouts are you at?

MobyDick · #3 03-21-2006, 04:34 PM

I special ordered my Harlequin Mantis from a lfs,it's only going to cost 20$.hope it arrives alive(i don'y think she ordered extra)

Psyire · #4 03-21-2006, 04:37 PM

Harlequin Mantis? Is that the same as a Peacock? or Odontodactylus scyllarus?

Here's a good site on Mantis Identification if you haven't seen it before:

http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/arthrop...raca/royslist/

Flusher · #5 03-21-2006, 10:58 PM

Harlequin and Peacock are the same, but you never know if the LFS mislabels them...

I'm in Winnipeg. tbsaltwater.com sells the N. wennerae, but I doublechecked: they aren't willing to ship over the border. Someone would have to pick up the order at a US airport.

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Psyire · #6 03-21-2006, 11:07 PM

It's too bad you aren't alittle closer.

I'd let this mantis go to a good home.

(She would do ok in a 6g tank)

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...hlight=ophelia

Flusher · #7 03-22-2006, 06:21 AM

Hey, if you're willing to stick her on a Greyhound, let me know...

How long have you had this Mantis? How big is it?
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Psyire · #8 03-22-2006, 07:16 AM

Since the end of September last year. She's somewhere between 3 & 3.5"

Psyire · #9 03-22-2006, 07:18 AM

I might be willing... once the weather warms up.

Flusher · #10 03-22-2006, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Psyire

I might be willing... once the weather warms up.

I would have made the same recommendation. Ha ha. Keep me posted.

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