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[ReefMagic]

I'm going to try to get an ID of my mantis Problem is is that he's in my 72g reef, I put him there on purpose :D. I'll try to get a pic soon.

Anyways hes kind of a sandy color, with some green on his Uropods and head. He's defintly a smasher, and has ref appendages and antennaes.

[antigood007]

Hello,

Sounds like a Gonodactylus platysoma. I have the same mantis and they are awsome. Very active and very inquiring. Mine always keeps an eye on me when im in the room. HTH

[ReefMagic]

can u post a pic?

[antigood007]

Im afraid I dont have a digital camera yet but go to this website.....

www.blueboard.com/mantis/pics/platyrc.htm


That is what mantis i believe you have from your description. HTH

[ReefMagic]

That's him! thanks, I go to the website alot, but havn't been there in a while. thanks for identifying him for me.

[antigood007]

No problem, glad I could help. You are definitly in for a treat with that mantis, I love mine. Enjoy.