LAME
Tenodera sinensis (the one and only)
Well.... You know me
But this time around if going communal, size could be a factor (due molt time...). Though ghost and violins are both decent in size.
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But this time around if going communal, size could be a factor (due molt time...). Though ghost and violins are both decent in size.
LAME
Tenodera sinensis (the one and only)
^_^A community inspired tank is a great concept, LAME!
I say definitely go communal, if possible. Violin mantis are communal as well as the tiny Purple boxer mantis, and of course Ghosts. People in the community, like myself, who would like a communal tank but are unable to, can do so vicariously through your project.
As pets need names, maybe the community can get involved in the naming of the mantids though a vote or poll.
Another idea is to have a web feed* for us (or the world) to view 24/7. It may be the first and only live mantis cam.
To fund this you could sell raffle tickets. You would get the cash, and a lucky winner or winners get a prize, like some nymphs, an ooth, or a Harley-Davidson (depending on how many tickets are sold,
* I have a webcam I am not using I could donate.
Thanks Mushroom!
I thought we could all use some sort of community project, something we could all get involved in and have a say so in you know? And who knows... Maybe this could influence even more/better projects to come.
I must say you DO have some great ideas here my friend, some very deep. Definitely something to consider!
LAME
Tenodera sinensis (the one and only)
Lol!! Wait...a Harley Davidson?!
Haha I didn't even see that last night ^_^
Haha I didn't even see that last night ^_^
mantisman 230
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for a 29 gallon a group of 10 to 15 large ghosts would do perfectly, but for a live mantis cam, there wouldn't be too much action when they aren't eating or molting xD
LAME
Tenodera sinensis (the one and only)
mantisman 230
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lol besides, griffins would be fun to watch, my sub female has decapitated an adult cricket in 30 seconds xD
Krissim Klaw
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You could always do a themed tank after a video game, book, other such theme based world. I'm always torn if I want to create a natural set up or go with something themed when I finally have the space for a large display tank.
mantisman 230
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"eagerly begins metal gear themed props"
On an expense point of view... you may be getting a group of ghost in the near future... so you would not have to buy mantis for the project... but then again... you could ask for donations... lol I wish you could put a variety of mantis in a tank... (the low aggressive ones) Now for a theme???Well.... You know me
But this time around if going communal, size could be a factor (due molt time...). Though ghost and violins are both decent in size.
mantisman 230
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actually Popa spurca and ghosts wouldn't be bad tankmates, I have also seen gongys, heterochaeta, and Idolos kept is a giant net cage together.
LAME
Tenodera sinensis (the one and only)
Together? Like... Combined into the sane tank? Tankmates??
mantisman 230
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yes, I have seen someone do this and there were even Popa spurca in the mix!
LAME
Tenodera sinensis (the one and only)
Woooow.... That's AWESOME!!!
LAME
Tenodera sinensis (the one and only)
I'd love to hear everyone's opinions on the theme as well. Ive personally always loved the natural themed builds.
mantisman 230
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Popas can be quite docile with each other, due to their crypsis being stick mimicry, they do not move often, and I have seen multiple examples of communal setups with the species.
