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MJI
04/08/2004, 12:53 AM
Hi folks,

I'm still desparately trying to get hold of an O.S here in the UK, and so far had no luck apart from one quote of £65. I dunno, I thought that to be a little much compared to prices over in the US.

Anyway, is there any UK keepers on the board who has been able to source O.S here? Where from and how much?

If there are any other options out there, my ears are really wide open ;)

Cheers everyone!
mejiggery
04/08/2004, 01:56 AM
hi have you tryed asking your local shop, most of them here use tmc in manchester to get stock but it is close to me. When I wanted a mantis my local shop said tmc had them quite often. but, I ended up finding one in my tank I never new i had until recently.
mejiggery
04/08/2004, 01:56 AM
which is a OS sorry brain not working
was it a peacock you wanted?
i can see if i can get one if you`d like then let you know
MJI
04/08/2004, 06:40 AM
That would be fantastic mejiggery.

Yeah O.S = Ondontodactylus Scyllarus or Peacock Mantis.

I have a couple of shops on the look out and hope on a new importer. Let me know mate - would be so grateful.
mejiggery
04/08/2004, 07:58 AM
ok no problems i`ll ask about for you
MJI
04/08/2004, 09:38 AM
PS: About 4 to 5 inches long please!
MJI
04/09/2004, 12:58 PM
Here's a pic of his new home in anticipation!

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/25720PICT0188__Small_.JPG
mejiggery
04/10/2004, 06:00 AM
cool i just been upto shop he`s going later this week, so fingers crossed they`ll have one for you.
MJI
04/10/2004, 09:29 AM
Hi m8,

Thanks for your help.

Where in the North west are you? If you do manage to get hold of a peacock for me, will have to come pick it up.

You don't have to be specific if, just which town you in?

Cheers mate.
mejiggery
04/12/2004, 06:59 AM
blackpool :-)
mejiggery
04/22/2004, 03:36 AM
spoke to shop again today for you. he had a look for you but they had no peacocks this time. But he will be keeping an eye out for you.....

just letting you know i have`nt forgot
MJI
04/23/2004, 01:17 AM
Cheers m8
mejiggery
04/27/2004, 12:31 PM
hi mike :-)
guess what ..
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yep got you one :-)
ok i have`nt actually seen it but i`m assured its a peacock and about 4 inch long not sure if you wanted one that big, but apparently this guy is mantis mad and has alsorts.
i`ll send you a private message with rest of details.
MJI
04/27/2004, 01:51 PM
Thats absolutely fantastis mejiggery - thank you very much.

Picked up ther PM and I have emailled the guy from the shop.

Will keep you informed - thanks again.

Mike.
mejiggery
04/28/2004, 08:55 AM
no problems glad i could help
mejiggery
05/11/2004, 02:51 AM
Have you got it yet ????
MJI
05/11/2004, 12:16 PM
Seesm that this guy tends to get big specimins in. Too bg for me.

He's gonna let me know if a smaller one comes in and send me a pic for first refusal.

Cheers!
mejiggery
05/12/2004, 01:25 AM
ok m8 sorry about that i`ll keep a look out for you