My Ultimate Multi Mantis System(s) - Page 55

danimallaminad · 09/21/2013, 06:03 PM

That video was insane. That song was perfect for all the hits and stuff. Also wat kind of fish was that it attacked?

Kharn · 09/21/2013, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by danimallaminad

That video was insane. That song was perfect for all the hits and stuff. Also wat kind of fish was that it attacked?

Thanks for the compliment! It's the comments (as few or many they may be) that keep me making videos.

As for the fish there were two, 1 striped grunter, missing a tail which wasn't removed by me but by a spearer Morgoth when the fish was first offered to the spearer and captured it only ate the tail then released the fish alive. Not wanting the fish any more (for some reason...) and now realizing the fishes lack of mobility I decided it would be good for a smasher to bring down swiftly.

The other silver fish is something I still don't really know of but I know this...they are limitless in number but do NOT last long in the bucket or tank, I only collected one batch of them because the following morning over half a dozen were dead in the live food tank and rest swimming abnormally.

danimallaminad · 09/21/2013, 06:59 PM

Hmmm thats very interesting. I just watched abunch of your videos and they are all hilarious and filmed perfectly. I just got my first mantis shrimp and he is one of the coolest little critters there is. Where do u collect the fish? Its saltwater correct?

Kharn · 09/21/2013, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by danimallaminad

Hmmm thats very interesting. I just watched abunch of your videos and they are all hilarious and filmed perfectly. I just got my first mantis shrimp and he is one of the coolest little critters there is. Where do u collect the fish? Its saltwater correct?

All the live food I collect is Saltwater and collect out the front of my place at low tide / high tide, quite convenient. I am more interested in Diversity and am keen to go out at night to try and collect some ceph's as I here they are often found at low tide night time on the mud flats.

danimallaminad · 09/21/2013, 07:18 PM

Thats awesome. So do you have a favorite mantis shrimp of your group or are they all your favorites?

Kharn · 09/21/2013, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by danimallaminad

Thats awesome. So do you have a favorite mantis shrimp of your group or are they all your favorites?

My favorite would likely be either Minos (L.colemani) or Rocky (G.graphurus), as far as my own crews listings go...They are very entertaining and always creative!

I don't know if I could label one species though as a stand a lone favorite, it's the aspects of specific individuals and species that make me favorite certain ones.

For Example...

L.maculata - It's size is undeniable, being the largest of all Stomatopdos.
O.scyllarus - It's size & power, again a force to be reckoned with.
G.graphurus - Their small size, color, & interactive nature, amazing to watch.
L.colemani - Unique, rare, hard to find info on them period.

All these things make them favorites

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danimallaminad · 09/21/2013, 08:17 PM

Thats awesome. I have a G.Smithii and just trying to find one showed me how hard it is to come across mantis shrimp and its funny telling people who aren't into fish about my mantis shrimp and they always say like "why would you set up a tank just for a shrimp" haha. I saw your chiragra Megatron in a photo and I thought he looked awesome and just a perfect name for it cause of the colors, makes me want to get a chiragra just because of his colors haha. I have yet to name mine though.

Kharn · 09/21/2013, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by danimallaminad

Thats awesome. I have a G.Smithii and just trying to find one showed me how hard it is to come across mantis shrimp and its funny telling people who aren't into fish about my mantis shrimp and they always say like "why would you set up a tank just for a shrimp" haha. I saw your chiragra Megatron in a photo and I thought he looked awesome and just a perfect name for it cause of the colors, makes me want to get a chiragra just because of his colors haha. I have yet to name mine though.

Glad to inspire, Megatron is also about to undergo the next DIY PVC burrow which will be larger then the rest in STAND A but be the same (opposite everything though) as Rockys! In doing this I hope to provide myself even more chances at seeing him seeing as the fearless small smasher doesn't mind foraging outside his cavity daily if not hourly.

danimallaminad · 09/21/2013, 09:34 PM

That will be cool. Do u have a thread on your diy pvc burrows? Or if not could you maybe give me a basic rundown of what you do, if its not to much of a bother?

Kharn · 09/22/2013, 07:53 AM

Refugium

Complete with 5inch DSB, Large pieces of Live Rock & Loads of Macro Algae and a few Stomatopods , this tank (Top Tank of STAND is one big filter)!

Hopefully the corals down below will benefit when I add them!

More to come!

Kharn · 09/25/2013, 04:36 AM

One p*ssed off giant spearer...The Leviathan (L.maculata) is angry about something...

More to come as I try and film him in this angry state taking out a fish

Kharn · 09/25/2013, 06:20 AM

Ok so here is a run down of what just happened...

Firstly a fish was added to The Leviathans compartment, however the large spearer showed no interest...but still clearly angry...so I down sized the fish...still no interest.

Through frustration I removed the small fish and placed it into the Top Tank of STAND B with Minos (L.colemani) and once again...the smaller but weirder spearer gave some good footage for the camera.

Basically Minos did his classic entrance, that is when the fish is first added, he instantly came out of his burrow and stalked the fish he even struck it but didn't impale so retreated back to his burrow, after another glancing strike a few minutes later he finally managed to snag the fish on the third strike, however a struggle ensued.

The spearer impaled the fish through the tail in the flesh, quite deep if not entirely through, for about five or more minutes, the fish and spearer struggled at the entrance, one trying to pull down, the other trying to pull up, eventually...the fish won, it freed itself and swam off but not without a severely damage tail fan which now hinders its motion/speed.

I captured about 20 High Speed (slow motion) recordings of the struggle between Minos & the fish

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Kharn · 09/29/2013, 12:19 AM

Their might be a little setback in new footage to come (specifically videos)...

I seemed to of somehow deleted my YouTube account and the mix of loosing the G.mail account where my YouTube account is sending the verification for recovery to isn't making things any easier but more of a looping effect...

Regrettably I am going to have to say that for now all action will have to be put on hold until I can resolve this rather serious issue...

Kharn · 10/08/2013, 07:42 AM

As I have told others that have given their condolences...

NOTHING will stop me from coming back and starting a new!

The new FaceBook Page is up!

https://www.facebook.com/kharn.thestomatopod

The new YouTube Page is up!

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UChgE-Mexf0f59mLCJC7ACJw

And now for my first new video since the mass fall out!

It's a short clip but I really personally like it, the footage is 1 entire piece of the Kraken chasing down a fish of similar size...its quite difficult to capture these creatures in high speed whilst they shoot about a tank, let alone in close up to, originally the whole video was in slow motion but I made certain parts 'faster' to help match the music used

.

Hope you enjoy!

P.S. I am in the works of making a new video as well about 2mins long but with many species in it. Stay Tuned!

TundraGuy · 10/08/2013, 12:31 PM

Hey Karn can you get your hands on a couple SQWDs? I would like to see these in your system to get more variations in flow patterens. O and after watching that video I am on my way to the fish store right now to get a cromis for my mantis.

TundraGuy · 10/09/2013, 02:28 AM

Any updates on that cute little stonefish?

Kharn · 10/09/2013, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by TundraGuy

Hey Karn can you get your hands on a couple SQWDs? I would like to see these in your system to get more variations in flow patterens.

I'm confused as to what brought this comment about ?

Kharn · 10/09/2013, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TundraGuy

Any updates on that cute little stonefish?

Not rite now, I do know it's eating

I am keen to try and catch its strike in High Speed

Calappidae · 10/09/2013, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Kharn

As I have told others that have given their condolences...

NOTHING will stop me from coming back and starting a new!

The new FaceBook Page is up!

https://www.facebook.com/kharn.thestomatopod

The new YouTube Page is up!

http://www.youtube.com/channel/UChgE-Mexf0f59mLCJC7ACJw

And now for my first new video since the mass fall out!

It's a short clip but I really personally like it, the footage is 1 entire piece of the Kraken chasing down a fish of similar size...its quite difficult to capture these creatures in high speed whilst they shoot about a tank, let alone in close up to, originally the whole video was in slow motion but I made certain parts 'faster' to help match the music used

.

Hope you enjoy!

P.S. I am in the works of making a new video as well about 2mins long but with many species in it. Stay Tuned!

I never actually seen a smasher spear a fish before! Although I was aware they can do so.

Excellant footage! Was that slowed down by chance? Whenever the mantis would strike it was still extremely fast so I still couldn't tell.

Kharn · 10/09/2013, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Calappidae

I never actually seen a smasher spear a fish before! Although I was aware they can do so.

Excellant footage! Was that slowed down by chance? Whenever the mantis would strike it was still extremely fast so I still couldn't tell.

Actually the whole video was recorded in High Speed (recorded in slow motion) I just sped up some parts in it the video was recorded at 400FPS.

Kharn · 10/09/2013, 04:29 PM

Finally after many months of procrastination and anticipation...I finally have the funds to complete the stands!

As I said in the past I have already purchased everything except the most important part...the overflows which intern has prevented me doing anything with my new equipment (except the lights which are all in place).

With the arrival of the overflows I can finally kiss the large canister filters goodbye! I'm very very anxious to see these skimmers in action!

Then the reefing begins

I'm also contemplating on NOT changing the Juggernauts old tank for some spearers...I am leaning towards just being patient and waiting for a phone call about the elusive Hemisquilla australiensis.

TundraGuy · 10/09/2013, 05:22 PM

I just posted about the sqwd due to all the algae growing in one direction . Not for any other reason.

TundraGuy · 10/09/2013, 05:47 PM

Also I would add that with the current drain holes being taken off line for the new overflow box replacements you can now use these bulkheads as returns and put a sqwd on to make the water change in direction. Just mount the overflow boxes in the middle compartments. I I under stand the set ups right you would still end up with laminar flow but instead of everything flowing in one long direction you would end up with everything being pushed to the middle. Also you would not have to sacrifice flow in the tanks by just splitting the returns with a t having flow cut in half.

As you know I am always throwing ideas at people, looking forward to see some nasty nog headed skimmers in your near futer pix.

Kharn · 10/09/2013, 09:17 PM

I really did NOT design my tanks well...

Having said that the overflows incoming are JUST for the bottom tank of each stand to connect the whole stand to the sump.

Down the track I will probably replace all tanks in STAND A & B or at least modify them with internal rear wall overflows for maximum surface skimming.

Flow rite now ain't a problem...its my ATO system...which is me and a bucket and a hose and a tap....I'm in NO WAY using the proper water...but again that is about to all change with my large 500L-1000L modified rainwater tank / RODI storage and ATO system.

Kharn · 10/09/2013, 09:20 PM

I can purchase in bulk supply RODI water at 50c/litre and I suspect such a large ATO storage tank could last well over 6months

09/22/2013, 07:53 AM	#1360
Kharn MANTISMAN Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Gonodak Posts: 4,003	Refugium Complete with 5inch DSB, Large pieces of Live Rock & Loads of Macro Algae and a few Stomatopods , this tank (Top Tank of STAND is one big filter)! Hopefully the corals down below will benefit when I add them! More to come! __________________ The arrogance of man is thinking nature is in their control and not the other way around, nature has an order, a power to restore balance...I believe he is that power.

09/25/2013, 04:36 AM	#1361
Kharn MANTISMAN Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Gonodak Posts: 4,003	One p*ssed off giant spearer...The Leviathan (L.maculata) is angry about something... More to come as I try and film him in this angry state taking out a fish __________________ The arrogance of man is thinking nature is in their control and not the other way around, nature has an order, a power to restore balance...I believe he is that power.

09/25/2013, 06:20 AM	#1362
Kharn MANTISMAN Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Gonodak Posts: 4,003	Ok so here is a run down of what just happened... Firstly a fish was added to The Leviathans compartment, however the large spearer showed no interest...but still clearly angry...so I down sized the fish...still no interest. Through frustration I removed the small fish and placed it into the Top Tank of STAND B with Minos (L.colemani) and once again...the smaller but weirder spearer gave some good footage for the camera. Basically Minos did his classic entrance, that is when the fish is first added, he instantly came out of his burrow and stalked the fish he even struck it but didn't impale so retreated back to his burrow, after another glancing strike a few minutes later he finally managed to snag the fish on the third strike, however a struggle ensued. The spearer impaled the fish through the tail in the flesh, quite deep if not entirely through, for about five or more minutes, the fish and spearer struggled at the entrance, one trying to pull down, the other trying to pull up, eventually...the fish won, it freed itself and swam off but not without a severely damage tail fan which now hinders its motion/speed. I captured about 20 High Speed (slow motion) recordings of the struggle between Minos & the fish . __________________ The arrogance of man is thinking nature is in their control and not the other way around, nature has an order, a power to restore balance...I believe he is that power.

09/29/2013, 12:19 AM	#1363
Kharn MANTISMAN Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Gonodak Posts: 4,003	Their might be a little setback in new footage to come (specifically videos)... I seemed to of somehow deleted my YouTube account and the mix of loosing the G.mail account where my YouTube account is sending the verification for recovery to isn't making things any easier but more of a looping effect... Regrettably I am going to have to say that for now all action will have to be put on hold until I can resolve this rather serious issue... __________________ The arrogance of man is thinking nature is in their control and not the other way around, nature has an order, a power to restore balance...I believe he is that power.

10/08/2013, 07:42 AM	#1364
Kharn MANTISMAN Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Gonodak Posts: 4,003	As I have told others that have given their condolences... NOTHING will stop me from coming back and starting a new! The new FaceBook Page is up! https://www.facebook.com/kharn.thestomatopod The new YouTube Page is up! http://www.youtube.com/channel/UChgE-Mexf0f59mLCJC7ACJw And now for my first new video since the mass fall out! It's a short clip but I really personally like it, the footage is 1 entire piece of the Kraken chasing down a fish of similar size...its quite difficult to capture these creatures in high speed whilst they shoot about a tank, let alone in close up to, originally the whole video was in slow motion but I made certain parts 'faster' to help match the music used . Hope you enjoy! P.S. I am in the works of making a new video as well about 2mins long but with many species in it. Stay Tuned! __________________ The arrogance of man is thinking nature is in their control and not the other way around, nature has an order, a power to restore balance...I believe he is that power.

09/21/2013, 06:03 PM	#1351
danimallaminad Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 436	That video was insane. That song was perfect for all the hits and stuff. Also wat kind of fish was that it attacked?

09/21/2013, 06:59 PM	#1353
danimallaminad Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 436	Hmmm thats very interesting. I just watched abunch of your videos and they are all hilarious and filmed perfectly. I just got my first mantis shrimp and he is one of the coolest little critters there is. Where do u collect the fish? Its saltwater correct?

09/21/2013, 07:18 PM	#1355
danimallaminad Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 436	Thats awesome. So do you have a favorite mantis shrimp of your group or are they all your favorites?

09/21/2013, 08:17 PM	#1357
danimallaminad Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 436	Thats awesome. I have a G.Smithii and just trying to find one showed me how hard it is to come across mantis shrimp and its funny telling people who aren't into fish about my mantis shrimp and they always say like "why would you set up a tank just for a shrimp" haha. I saw your chiragra Megatron in a photo and I thought he looked awesome and just a perfect name for it cause of the colors, makes me want to get a chiragra just because of his colors haha. I have yet to name mine though.

09/21/2013, 09:34 PM	#1359
danimallaminad Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 436	That will be cool. Do u have a thread on your diy pvc burrows? Or if not could you maybe give me a basic rundown of what you do, if its not to much of a bother?

10/08/2013, 12:31 PM	#1365
TundraGuy MantisOholic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Washington DC Posts: 1,946	Hey Karn can you get your hands on a couple SQWDs? I would like to see these in your system to get more variations in flow patterens. O and after watching that video I am on my way to the fish store right now to get a cromis for my mantis. __________________ No there is no such thing as over filtering a tank. Slow is smooth, smooth is steady, and steady is fast. Current Tank Info: Enough to be considered an addict.

10/09/2013, 02:28 AM	#1366
TundraGuy MantisOholic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Washington DC Posts: 1,946	Any updates on that cute little stonefish? __________________ No there is no such thing as over filtering a tank. Slow is smooth, smooth is steady, and steady is fast. Current Tank Info: Enough to be considered an addict.

10/09/2013, 04:29 PM	#1371
Kharn MANTISMAN Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Gonodak Posts: 4,003	Finally after many months of procrastination and anticipation...I finally have the funds to complete the stands! As I said in the past I have already purchased everything except the most important part...the overflows which intern has prevented me doing anything with my new equipment (except the lights which are all in place). With the arrival of the overflows I can finally kiss the large canister filters goodbye! I'm very very anxious to see these skimmers in action! Then the reefing begins I'm also contemplating on NOT changing the Juggernauts old tank for some spearers...I am leaning towards just being patient and waiting for a phone call about the elusive Hemisquilla australiensis. __________________ The arrogance of man is thinking nature is in their control and not the other way around, nature has an order, a power to restore balance...I believe he is that power.

10/09/2013, 05:22 PM	#1372
TundraGuy MantisOholic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Washington DC Posts: 1,946	I just posted about the sqwd due to all the algae growing in one direction . Not for any other reason. __________________ No there is no such thing as over filtering a tank. Slow is smooth, smooth is steady, and steady is fast. Current Tank Info: Enough to be considered an addict.

10/09/2013, 05:47 PM	#1373
TundraGuy MantisOholic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Washington DC Posts: 1,946	Also I would add that with the current drain holes being taken off line for the new overflow box replacements you can now use these bulkheads as returns and put a sqwd on to make the water change in direction. Just mount the overflow boxes in the middle compartments. I I under stand the set ups right you would still end up with laminar flow but instead of everything flowing in one long direction you would end up with everything being pushed to the middle. Also you would not have to sacrifice flow in the tanks by just splitting the returns with a t having flow cut in half. As you know I am always throwing ideas at people, looking forward to see some nasty nog headed skimmers in your near futer pix. __________________ No there is no such thing as over filtering a tank. Slow is smooth, smooth is steady, and steady is fast. Current Tank Info: Enough to be considered an addict.

10/09/2013, 09:17 PM	#1374
Kharn MANTISMAN Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Gonodak Posts: 4,003	I really did NOT design my tanks well... Having said that the overflows incoming are JUST for the bottom tank of each stand to connect the whole stand to the sump. Down the track I will probably replace all tanks in STAND A & B or at least modify them with internal rear wall overflows for maximum surface skimming. Flow rite now ain't a problem...its my ATO system...which is me and a bucket and a hose and a tap....I'm in NO WAY using the proper water...but again that is about to all change with my large 500L-1000L modified rainwater tank / RODI storage and ATO system. __________________ The arrogance of man is thinking nature is in their control and not the other way around, nature has an order, a power to restore balance...I believe he is that power.

10/09/2013, 09:20 PM	#1375
Kharn MANTISMAN Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Gonodak Posts: 4,003	I can purchase in bulk supply RODI water at 50c/litre and I suspect such a large ATO storage tank could last well over 6months __________________ The arrogance of man is thinking nature is in their control and not the other way around, nature has an order, a power to restore balance...I believe he is that power.