Zebra Mantis Calgary

my2rotties · #1 02-01-2009, 11:40 PM

Money isn't as much issue as a quality home that feeds live foods, and gives him at least 6" of sandbed. I like this guy a lot but need my fuge for what it's intended for. Pictures on my photobucket. He's 7" long and does not play well with others. Trade for a frag or two woud be neat, and needs a well established tank and experienced keeper.

karazy · #2 02-02-2009, 12:06 AM

bump for an awesome mantis. ive seen him many a time while he was at the shop and he's just gorgeous.
oh, and you forgot to mention he will eat fresh clams

bulletsworld · #3 02-02-2009, 07:18 AM

Hey Diana,

I miss my peacock mantis. Your guys is pretty. I was thinking of setting up my 30 gal, although that be kinda small for this guy. Curious though... what size tank do you currently have him in? What is he currently eating? Krill? Snails? Also, does he hide a lot or is he pretty active?

Thanks a bunch.

my2rotties · #4 02-02-2009, 07:44 AM

He likes to dig and lays around a lot. He's In a 55 g and doesn't use the space. As long as you give him a deep sandbed and rocks to tunnel under yes fine. I would love for you to take him. He's really a neat guy and deserves to be in a display instead of my fuge.

I would be most interested I helping you with any questions you may have.

my2rotties · #5 02-02-2009, 07:51 AM

He eats damsels, squid heads and fresh clams as karazy mentioned. He does love to hunt and kill his own food. I would prefer he gets to be the predator he is meant to be though. I hate giving him live fish but he's a hunter.

my2rotties · #6 02-02-2009, 10:19 PM

Bump. This is an awesome shrimp people. Great conversation piece and keeps you guessing on what he is thinking. He watches you more then you watch him. Does not hide in rocks or under things and makes the neatest sand forts and sleeps on his back and such. Free to a good home. I would feel bad taking him back to the LFS and feel he deserves a great home.

brizzo · #7 02-02-2009, 10:27 PM

I wish I lived closer!

my2rotties · #8 02-02-2009, 10:41 PM

Me too its hard to find a home for such a specialized creature. My hubby needs to redo the fuge and won't put his hands in there while Grendel is in there. People run away screaming when he comes out for a swim if you get too close to his tank. I put my hand in there but watch him closely since his reach is much farther then you would think. I feel bad having him in the basement and feel he should be appreciated in a display.

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Originally Posted by nazerine

I wish I lived closer!

The Codfather · #9 02-02-2009, 11:47 PM

Here is a photo of my mantis, these creatures are amazing to watch If i had a bigger display i would take him

my2rotties · #10 02-03-2009, 04:14 AM

What kind of mantis is that little guy. Beautiful!!! I wish you could take Grendel too. I guess I'll be putting him in a pail while hubby works in the fuge.

Still available to the right home.

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Originally Posted by The Codfather

Here is a photo of my mantis, these creatures are amazing to watch If i had a bigger display i would take him