Where to get a Peacock Mantis?

[jjcarr]

Anybody know where I can get a Peacock Mantis shrimp or other brightly colored Mantis that's at least 2" long?

James

 

[SuperLeet]

order some live rock from tampa bay saltwater!

 

[jdeets]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by SuperLeet:
<STRONG>order some live rock from tampa bay saltwater!</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

ROFLMAO! I was thinking the same thing!

 

[FishDaddy]

James,
Gulf Marine Specimen Laboratory sells some Mantis: http://www.gulfspecimen.org/catalog.html
Their online catalog lists Squila amposa right now but I've seen Peacocks listed there before.

Many MO and LFS have them occasionally, usually from their LR shipments or returns by customers...just need to contact several and have them put you down to call.
HTH
D*ick

 

[Tide man]

jjcarr

I have seen some peacock mantis on occasion from some of the wholesalers like Quality Marine, you might ask your local fish store to order one. BUT the last time I saw one come in to the store we asked for a small peacock and the SOB was at least six inches! but it died shortly after. When they reach that size they can cut you open thru the bag so just be careful.

Later