Peacock Mantis at Rogers

Fenix · #1 03-02-2009, 08:09 PM

would one of those nano cubes be enough to support it say 6 - 12 gallons?
or will u need something a lot bigger for when it grows?

Whatigot · #2 03-02-2009, 08:13 PM

I have been told by someone who keepy many that for most species, a 10 gallon will suffice.

I have mine in a 12 aquapod.

Fenix · #3 03-02-2009, 08:14 PM

are they strong enough to break out of the glass by hitting it?

Whatigot · #4 03-02-2009, 09:02 PM

some breeds are...
but the stories of that actually happening are very few and far between.
try and find a story like that online...you probably won't.

Fenix · #5 03-02-2009, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whatigot

some breeds are...
but the stories of that actually happening are very few and far between.
try and find a story like that online...you probably won't.

here

http://www.blueboard.com/mantis/sighting/report1.htm

Jay180reef · #6 03-02-2009, 09:40 PM

Ocean City had one last week, it's 5-6"...huge. I don't remember the price.

justinl · #7 03-02-2009, 09:41 PM

"peacock" is used as a catch all name for almost any mantis in stores because they have no idea what it is. peacock mantis is also he correct common name for O. scyllarus (a potential tank breaker who requires minimum 30g as an adult). G. chiragra is a smaller species but can also crack a tank as it has the hardest hit pound for pound for any mantis; also reclusive, not a very good pet. If you can get a pictue of the beastie you are thinking of buying, I may be able to ID the species for you.

Whatigot · #8 03-02-2009, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fenix

here

http://www.blueboard.com/mantis/sighting/report1.htm

yup.
Like I said, few and far between.
not impossible and not every type of mantis.
Very few are actually that strong.