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Shia
02/18/2002, 12:45 PM
I am looking for a Mantis for sale, giving away, or trade. I am willing to drive to most of the counties in Chicago so if you have a mantis you want to get rid feel free to post up.
Shia
02/19/2002, 02:58 PM
anyone?
medrvwrx
02/19/2002, 07:41 PM
If I ever catch mine, then I will post it. I have been looking to get him for a while. Elusive little bastard.

I was going to keep him in a nano tank when I caught him, but I already put other stuff in that nano. So no space for the mantis when I catch him.

Tony
Shia
02/20/2002, 07:48 AM
Thanks Tony
Shia
02/20/2002, 08:14 AM
Is there anyone that already has caught theres that is looking to get rid of it or sell it?
Shia
02/21/2002, 03:44 AM
70 views and only 1 post reply
Gamera
02/21/2002, 01:11 PM
Be patient. Your best bet is to swallow the shipping and simply order one from flying fish or some other online vendor.

My experiences with most places have been good, and you can usually find good pricing and high quality specimens.
Shia
02/21/2002, 02:46 PM
I looked into ffexpress, they charge me $27 just for shipping a mantis shrimp. $46 for the shrimp after shipping seems a little high.
ISFRAEL
02/22/2002, 03:50 AM
i kept asking my lfs and i now have a buddy their who does all the liverock ordering who checks every rock that comes in and i get them for nothing. at least one every month or two
Shia
02/25/2002, 03:33 PM
I have found a guy that is willing to ship it to WI., I also tried and asked my lfs for a mantis and they just laughed at me.
medrvwrx
02/26/2002, 03:42 AM
Like it says patience is your key here. I have been and will be out of the country for a while, so when I get back, and if I catch the one in my tank, you can have him.

Calling home he still seems like he is active in my tank, killed my $70 Purple Tang. So I will need my full restraint when I catch him to keep me from just taking the hammer out and beating him to a pulp when I catch him.


Tony
Shia
02/26/2002, 03:37 PM
Thanks Tony
Shia
03/01/2002, 05:26 AM
Tony also if you want to replace you purple tang there is a store in WI. that sells them for $50 or under depending on size.
Shia
03/06/2002, 04:12 PM
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johngrosso
03/06/2002, 11:13 PM
Just caught one, Want it. I have a good friend at fed-ex you can have it by friday!!!
jsronce
03/07/2002, 01:11 AM
If he doesn't want to pay shipping I'll pay to get it in Seattle!
Shia
03/07/2002, 07:05 AM
johngrosso
Ya I would love it, I will pay the shipping. Thanks for helping me out. By chance would you know what kind of mantis it is?
medrvwrx
03/12/2002, 01:14 PM
Shia,

Looks like you are not going to get a mantis out of me. Turns out I have a hairy hitchhiker crab, and not a mantis to attribute all the trouble in my tank to.

Tony
Shia
03/12/2002, 02:44 PM
Thanks anyway Tony, atleast you tried
Shia
03/12/2002, 05:40 PM
Wondering if anyone else in the Chicago WI. area wants to get rid of, sell, or trade a mantis. If so feel free to post up or email
Achilles Tang
03/12/2002, 05:50 PM
Hello Shia,

Looks like you have been looking for a while. Well I have been trying for a very very very long time to catch the one in my 120AGA. Well when I got home today there it was in the trap. I couldn't believe my eyes. I have a modest digital camera so here is the best I can do for pics. Its pinkish brown with blue green appendages. I'm in Minnesota and I see you where just here last week end doesn't it figure. Anyhow if you want I'll ship I've heard that a thermos can be quite good in shipping small items like this. Let me know. Sorry to babble on I'm pumped I finally caught this mantis.

Achilles Tang
Chad
Achilles Tang
03/12/2002, 05:53 PM
Another Pic
Achilles Tang
03/12/2002, 05:56 PM
Last Pic
Shia
03/12/2002, 06:02 PM
Achilles Tang
Thanks, it looks great. Minnesota is not really far from here so ground shipping should have it here next day. Thank you very much.


On a side note, I love this board. There are so many people willing to help out.
Achilles Tang
03/12/2002, 06:58 PM
Hi shia,

Sent PM
DreamScape
03/12/2002, 08:17 PM
Congrats Shia on finally getting a mantis!!:smokin:
Shia
03/12/2002, 09:13 PM
I am very greatful, but one thing I have learned is never get to excited until you auctually have it.
DreamScape
03/12/2002, 09:28 PM
ah.
didn't notice it hadn't arrived yet.
Shia
03/18/2002, 08:55 PM
So far Achilles Tang shipped the mantis this morning, and I should be receiving it tomorrow. I am very much looking foward to it, I finally will have a mantis.
Tomorrow I will update, hopefully if everything is working I will post some pics.
johngrosso
03/18/2002, 11:07 PM
Hey, Sorry. After talking ti a few people I decided to keep him. But I'm glad you got one. So far pretty he is pretty boaring in a 55 but I might put him in something smaller soon. Again I apoligise for the mind change
Shia
03/19/2002, 03:54 PM
The mantis was introduced into his new tank at 2:30 p.m. He looks great, and is around 3in. I will try to post up some pics by this weekend.
DreamScape
03/19/2002, 07:33 PM
now, congratulations!!!:D :D :D
looking forward to seeing it.
Shia
03/22/2002, 06:09 PM
Sorry won't be able to post up some pics for a while now. I have to get my hands on digital camera
Nano-Neophyte
08/11/2002, 01:45 PM
YHPM
kul976
08/12/2002, 02:40 PM
can anyone identify the mantis that shia is getting.. i have a VERY similar green mantis and i would like to kno what it is
Shia
09/16/2002, 01:47 PM
Sad to say but the mantis was in a powerhead accidient, and I when I got home he was gone