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nirvanaandtool · 12/20/2012, 11:50 AM

Who nabbed the Graphurus from DD?

Multiham · 12/20/2012, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by nirvanaandtool

Who nabbed the Graphurus from DD?

That would be me! I think it's pretty funny that you asked as you were the one on DVRC that got me started on my Mantis Shrimp love!!

Little delay in the process as I received a call this morning from Drs. Foster & Smith saying that they can't ship today due to bad weather in Wisconsin. What they are doing is shipping it Friday for Saturday delivery at no additional cost to me. Appreciate this in 2 ways. One, I like that they worry about the survival of the mantis, and also that they also made sure that I get it as soon as possible even though it will cost them extra to ship.

This will be my 5th mantis. I've got a Smithii, a Chiragra, a Havanensis, a Peacock, and soon the Graphurus. Nice 20 Long all set up and waiting!!

So far, my most interactive mantis is my Havanensis. He/She spends most of its time out in the open. Absolutely loves smashing on the occasional fiddler crab I offer. My Chiragra is definitely the most reclusive. Almost never comes out and will only partly come out from it's burrow to get food offered.

Hoping the Graphurus lives up to it's reputation and is interactive.

nirvanaandtool · 12/21/2012, 11:38 AM

I started the craze on DVRC but dang - 5 stomatopods? You have surpassed me man! I haven't been on DVRC in a while and kinda moved into other preds right now with my angler and waspfish. Still love stomatopods but currently have none, lost my Viridis around May and my Chiragra about a year ago.
Probably getting a new mantis sometime soon - thinking a Wennerae or Smithii would be a perfect species for a 5 or 10g on my desk in my office at home.

Your Chiragra sounds like the typical Chiragra. Mine was pretty active which makes me think he might not have been a Chiragra. My Viridis was like that though - I only saw his head peaking from the burrow and that's the extent he would come out.

Hope the Graphurus does well for you. Not going to lie, I was considering it if it hung around after Christmas but I knew that was a long shot.

hossa81 · 01/01/2013, 01:06 AM

http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden...=25&page_num=2
No one wants an l. Maculata or two?

Fitz19d · 01/01/2013, 05:38 AM

That one on second page they've had for months. Think it was originally like $100, now $45. Cool that they get so big but between needing a deep sand bed and their general more reclusive nature not for me. Not for a first one at least.

hossa81 · 01/01/2013, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Fitz19d

That one on second page they've had for months. Think it was originally like $100, now $45. Cool that they get so big but between needing a deep sand bed and their general more reclusive nature not for me. Not for a first one at least.

Yeah, but their has to be some experienced mantis keepers out their looking for a nice L. Malcafa.

nmotz · 01/21/2013, 02:56 PM

www.ccritters.com is saying they have six N. Oerstedii's available. I'm not sure of this company's reputation, but they are only $8, plus shipping of course. Dr. Caldwell has pretty high praise for N. Oerstedii's usually.

nirvanaandtool · 01/22/2013, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by nmotz

www.ccritters.com is saying they have six N. Oerstedii's available. I'm not sure of this company's reputation, but they are only $8, plus shipping of course. Dr. Caldwell has pretty high praise for N. Oerstedii's usually.

Wow not bad. Plus $18 priority mail shipping.

Might have to nab one when I get my next mantis tank up.

Jacwil · 01/29/2013, 07:27 AM

Ccritters is great! Used them several times!

Also. .smithii available here! !!

http://www.bluezooaquatics.com/produ...=354&pid=18316

Airman93 · 03/27/2015, 06:21 AM

I got stationed on Okinawa, Japan. Anyone know how to get one here? Is it possible to mail order them from here? Or am I stuck hunting down local shops for the rare chance that they'd carry one?

nmotz · 03/27/2015, 07:00 AM

I would think you might be able to find one there due to its close proximity to coral reefs. You might even be able to collect one, not sure how close you are to the coast. I was in Europe not too long ago and they do have regular access to mantis shrimp providers, but I'm not sure about Okinawa. Good luck man, would suck not to be able to find a mantis.

Martini5788 · 03/27/2015, 02:02 PM

I would try the local shops, bring in a picture.

Thanos · 04/08/2015, 11:41 PM

airman 93- catch one in the tide pools brother

icewater · 04/16/2015, 11:55 PM

Just to let you guys know, http://www.thatpetplace.com/aquarium...!mantis-shrimp has multiple mantis shrimp available!

DARBONE · 09/29/2017, 02:43 PM

I recently ordered a Peacock Mantis Shrimp O. Scyllarus the pictures are what I received. Can anyone tell me what it is I have ? Is it Odontodactylus havanensis ?IMG_3515.jpg

DARBONE · 09/29/2017, 02:45 PM

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Bobbitworm13 · 09/30/2017, 11:24 AM

Looks like a chiragra, I would request a full refund.

12/20/2012, 11:50 AM	#126
nirvanaandtool Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charm City Posts: 718	Who nabbed the Graphurus from DD? __________________ -Ralph Anglers, Scorps, & Mantis Shrimp, Oh My! Current Tank Info: 90RR Wrasse FOWLR

12/21/2012, 11:38 AM	#128
nirvanaandtool Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charm City Posts: 718	I started the craze on DVRC but dang - 5 stomatopods? You have surpassed me man! I haven't been on DVRC in a while and kinda moved into other preds right now with my angler and waspfish. Still love stomatopods but currently have none, lost my Viridis around May and my Chiragra about a year ago. Probably getting a new mantis sometime soon - thinking a Wennerae or Smithii would be a perfect species for a 5 or 10g on my desk in my office at home. Your Chiragra sounds like the typical Chiragra. Mine was pretty active which makes me think he might not have been a Chiragra. My Viridis was like that though - I only saw his head peaking from the burrow and that's the extent he would come out. Hope the Graphurus does well for you. Not going to lie, I was considering it if it hung around after Christmas but I knew that was a long shot. __________________ -Ralph Anglers, Scorps, & Mantis Shrimp, Oh My! Current Tank Info: 90RR Wrasse FOWLR

01/01/2013, 01:06 AM	#129
hossa81 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Geneva,IL Posts: 900	http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden...=25&page_num=2 No one wants an l. Maculata or two? __________________ Enjoy life, there's plenty of time to be dead. Current Tank Info: 180 FOWLR, 29 BioCube Last edited by hossa81; 01/01/2013 at 01:06 AM. Reason: Fixed link

01/29/2013, 07:27 AM	#134
Jacwil Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bloomfield, NY Posts: 3,471	Ccritters is great! Used them several times! Also. .smithii available here! !! http://www.bluezooaquatics.com/produ...=354&pid=18316 __________________ "Everyday I go to work I pray my gf wont sell my tank before I get home!" Cameron0611 -Justin

03/27/2015, 06:21 AM	#135
Airman93 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 1	Getting a Mantis Shrimp on Okinawa I got stationed on Okinawa, Japan. Anyone know how to get one here? Is it possible to mail order them from here? Or am I stuck hunting down local shops for the rare chance that they'd carry one?

01/01/2013, 05:38 AM	#130
Fitz19d Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Frederick Colorado Posts: 475	That one on second page they've had for months. Think it was originally like $100, now $45. Cool that they get so big but between needing a deep sand bed and their general more reclusive nature not for me. Not for a first one at least.

01/21/2013, 02:56 PM	#132
nmotz Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: FL, USA Posts: 1,433	www.ccritters.com is saying they have six N. Oerstedii's available. I'm not sure of this company's reputation, but they are only $8, plus shipping of course. Dr. Caldwell has pretty high praise for N. Oerstedii's usually.

03/27/2015, 07:00 AM	#136
nmotz Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: FL, USA Posts: 1,433	I would think you might be able to find one there due to its close proximity to coral reefs. You might even be able to collect one, not sure how close you are to the coast. I was in Europe not too long ago and they do have regular access to mantis shrimp providers, but I'm not sure about Okinawa. Good luck man, would suck not to be able to find a mantis. __________________ Mantis shrimp are the best! Current Tank Info: 20L Peacock mantis shrimp tank

03/27/2015, 02:02 PM	#137
Martini5788 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 2,303	I would try the local shops, bring in a picture.

04/08/2015, 11:41 PM	#138
Thanos Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 16	airman 93- catch one in the tide pools brother

04/16/2015, 11:55 PM	#139
icewater Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 24	Just to let you guys know, http://www.thatpetplace.com/aquarium...!mantis-shrimp has multiple mantis shrimp available!

09/29/2017, 02:43 PM	#140
DARBONE Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 3	Help ! ! ! I recently ordered a Peacock Mantis Shrimp O. Scyllarus the pictures are what I received. Can anyone tell me what it is I have ? Is it Odontodactylus havanensis ?IMG_3515.jpg

09/29/2017, 02:45 PM	#141
DARBONE Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 3	IMG_3513.jpg

09/30/2017, 11:24 AM	#142
Bobbitworm13 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Russell Springs, KY Posts: 330	Looks like a chiragra, I would request a full refund.