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nirvanaandtool · 12/20/2012, 10:50 AM

Who nabbed the Graphurus from DD?

Multiham · 12/20/2012, 06:52 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, 10:38 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, 12:06 AM

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

Fitz19d · 01/01/2013, 04:38 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, 09:04 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, 01:56 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, 05:52 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, 06:27 AM

Ccritters is great! Used them several times!

Also. .smithii available here! !!

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

12/20/2012, 10:50 AM	#126
nirvanaandtool Frakking Toasters! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 632	Who nabbed the Graphurus from DD? __________________ -Ralph Anglers, Scorps, & Mantis Shrimp, Oh My!

12/21/2012, 10:38 AM	#128
nirvanaandtool Frakking Toasters! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 632	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!

01/01/2013, 12:06 AM	#129
hossa81 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Geneva,IL Posts: 251	http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden...=25&page_num=2 No one wants an l. Maculata or two? __________________ Enjoy life, there is plenty of time to be dead. Current Tank Info: 20 gallon high mixed reef, dual t5-ho lamps. 55 gallon aggressive FOWLR Last edited by hossa81; 01/01/2013 at 12:06 AM. Reason: Fixed link

01/29/2013, 06:27 AM	#134
Jacwil Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bloomfield, NY Posts: 3,433	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

01/01/2013, 04:38 AM	#130
Fitz19d Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Loveland Colorado Posts: 166	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, 01:56 PM	#132
nmotz Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Heidelberg Germany Posts: 176	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.