For a while, I've been considering getting a Peacock Mantis Shrimp. Lots of people say they're bad, blah, blah, blah. But, after being a member of grimreefers.com for a while, I decided I wanted one.
About 3 weeks ago, I found a LFS that had a 5 incher for $35.
Well, I just happened to stop in, today, and they had the same mantis...3 weeks later. I asked a simple question about him and the guy was like..."You know, no one wants it! I'll give it to you for $20, if you want it."
So, I am now a proud papa of a 5" Peacock.
He's gorgeous! I had a spare 10gal. tank sitting around...I'm using that. I bought black sand, and a few more small pieces of live rock. I'm using live rock and water from my 200gal. system, so it should be just fine.
Here's a pic of one. As soon as I get a good digital camera, I'll have pics of my own.
About 3 weeks ago, I found a LFS that had a 5 incher for $35.
Well, I just happened to stop in, today, and they had the same mantis...3 weeks later. I asked a simple question about him and the guy was like..."You know, no one wants it! I'll give it to you for $20, if you want it."
So, I am now a proud papa of a 5" Peacock.
He's gorgeous! I had a spare 10gal. tank sitting around...I'm using that. I bought black sand, and a few more small pieces of live rock. I'm using live rock and water from my 200gal. system, so it should be just fine.
Here's a pic of one. As soon as I get a good digital camera, I'll have pics of my own.
