Tons of hitchhikers on my LR! - Aquarium Advice

jamal-188 · 12-31-2003, 10:24 PM

Just got 40 more lbs of [acronym:2ccd7dafb1="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:2ccd7dafb1] and 10lbs of live sand from Liverocks.com. In the [acronym:2ccd7dafb1="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:2ccd7dafb1] so far I found 6 crabs(5 of which were already dead), a pistol shrimp, 2 tiny mantis shrimp, an anenome, probably 7 or 8 feather dusters, 5-6 snails, a tiny brittle star, various worms and other little creatures. I got mixed coral and regular rock, looked nice with mostly light pink coraline growth. Just thought I'd let anyone know who is thinking of ordering from them.

fishfreek · 12-31-2003, 11:35 PM

Great deal. I acutally might be ordering from them in the next few weeks.

notmuffy · 01-01-2004, 05:50 AM

What are you going to do with the mantis shrimps?

01-01-2004, 06:08 AM

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Great deal. I acutally might be ordering from them in the next few weeks.

You wont be sorry if you do lol

James

Bearfan · 01-01-2004, 10:20 AM

Just wait too, I keep finding more stuff in my [acronym:21b62ea945="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:21b62ea945] as time goes by.

jamal-188 · 01-01-2004, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearfan

Just wait too, I keep finding more stuff in my [acronym:61629c614d="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:61629c614d] as time goes by.

Yeah, that's how my first shipment was. There more I look at my aquarium the more stuff I find, it's great!! I spend soooo much time just staring at them.

I'm not 100% sure what I'll do with the mantis shrimp, they are in my 10g Q tank with my 2 outkast urchins for the moment. I may be giving them away?

utahcutter · 01-01-2004, 07:11 PM

Just curious what are the adverse affects of keeping the mantis shrimps? Sounds like they may not be entirely reef safe. Just wondering haven't kept shrimp before. TIA

jamal-188 · 01-01-2004, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by utahcutter

Just curious what are the adverse affects of keeping the mantis shrimps? Sounds like they may not be entirely reef safe. Just wondering haven't kept shrimp before. [acronym:11e48a1605="Thanks in Advance"]TIA[/acronym:11e48a1605]

According to some they are "capable" of breaking an aquarium when they strike, however I've never heard of it happening to anyone. Also they will eat crabs/snails but busting the shell. I don't think they'd eat corals or fish but I'm not 100% sure.

Zack · 01-01-2004, 09:52 PM

Hey
Chris: Happy the rock went well to you, no trouble this time i bet

About the mantis, we have found that the mantis that come from the gulf and keys tend to be much less aggressive then the ones from Fiji and the marshal islands. The diver keeps mantis he finds in his reef tank he just remembers to feed them their frozen food. Mike the diver handles all rock by hand and has NEVER had a problem with a mantis.
Zack
www.liverocks.com

jamal-188 · 01-02-2004, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Zack

Hey
Chris: Happy the rock went well to you, no trouble this time i bet

Lol, no probems this time, everytime when totally smooth!!

12-31-2003, 10:24 PM	#1
jamal-188 Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: PA Posts: 1,809 Images: 9	Tons of hitchhikers on my LR! Just got 40 more lbs of [acronym:2ccd7dafb1="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:2ccd7dafb1] and 10lbs of live sand from Liverocks.com. In the [acronym:2ccd7dafb1="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:2ccd7dafb1] so far I found 6 crabs(5 of which were already dead), a pistol shrimp, 2 tiny mantis shrimp, an anenome, probably 7 or 8 feather dusters, 5-6 snails, a tiny brittle star, various worms and other little creatures. I got mixed coral and regular rock, looked nice with mostly light pink coraline growth. Just thought I'd let anyone know who is thinking of ordering from them.

12-31-2003, 11:35 PM	#2
fishfreek Aquarium Advice FINatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 971 Images: 82	Great deal. I acutally might be ordering from them in the next few weeks. __________________ Remember dont tap the glass, your fish will think you're an idiot -Anonymous mother Check out our articles area. 30+ Aquatic articles for your enjoyment Are you in or around the Shenandoah Valley area? If so click here to join our regional forum. Looking for affordable web hosting? Look no more We have the answer Learn more about Coral Reef Conservation. Free photo hosting

01-01-2004, 05:50 AM	#3
notmuffy Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 219 Images: 5	What are you going to do with the mantis shrimps? __________________ FREE!! 6 freshwater clams & 1 XL mystery snail, NY/NJ area - must pickup by 6/17/05 or they go to the [acronym:e0d43a5bfa="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:e0d43a5bfa].

01-01-2004, 10:20 AM	#5
Bearfan Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Marquette, MI Posts: 3,554 Images: 45	Just wait too, I keep finding more stuff in my [acronym:21b62ea945="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:21b62ea945] as time goes by. __________________ 75 gal w/ 75 gal sump, 25 gal fuge with Chaeto and 25 gal frag - 4x65 PC w/ Moonlite on the main tank, 2x20W PC on the fuge, 4x20W PC on the frag 72 Gal Bowfront Planted w/ 2x65 PC and 40W T8

01-01-2004, 07:11 PM	#7
utahcutter Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Utah, USA Posts: 94	Just curious what are the adverse affects of keeping the mantis shrimps? Sounds like they may not be entirely reef safe. Just wondering haven't kept shrimp before. TIA __________________ Life looks better on the other side of the glass.

01-01-2004, 09:52 PM	#9
Zack Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle,WA Posts: 301 Images: 1	Hey Chris: Happy the rock went well to you, no trouble this time i bet About the mantis, we have found that the mantis that come from the gulf and keys tend to be much less aggressive then the ones from Fiji and the marshal islands. The diver keeps mantis he finds in his reef tank he just remembers to feed them their frozen food. Mike the diver handles all rock by hand and has NEVER had a problem with a mantis. Zack www.liverocks.com __________________ Come Join The Community! http://www.hostedimage.com/usr/642/Coralforum.gif -------------------------------------------------------- Need rock, thinking about it? Check this out! http://www.Liverocks.com

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