Reef Discussion

[Dr. Schell]

from a purely scientific viewpoint, it is that way with humans :-P

 

['vspec']

Got to love some of our conversations. Could happily discuss technical docket items in between a flurry of poking fun with you lot!
Wouldn't have it any other way

 

[Dr. Schell]

:-P

 

[VaultBoy]

from a purely scientific viewpoint, it is that way with humans :-P

Maybe this is why I like science ;)

 

[Agent M]

Ok, after the innitial setback, I have the original shrimp in with a newcommer. They have been partitioned off from each other for several weeks. Noticed the smaller of the 2 banging at the partition for over an hour. I decided to remove the partition and it went straight into the hole of the other mantis shrimp. Fearing the worst, I could not bear to look. I decided to brave it and lo-and-behold, the 2 were mating. The 2 are now living together in the same hole, sharing the dsaime food and staying in close physical contact. Strange behaviour in-deed.

Well there was your problem right there, the male needed to be made to wait in order to fully appreciate the female. Maybe they just needed to get to know one another first in order for him to commit? ;)

 

[Agent M]

How large are these guys now? I had one in the past that was only an inch long - you'll be pleased to hear I gave it to a reefer who was going to keep it as a pet and had been waiting months for someone to give him their unwanted one.

 

[Dr. Schell]

How large are these guys now? I had one in the past that was only an inch long - you'll be pleased to hear I gave it to a reefer who was going to keep it as a pet and had been waiting months for someone to give him their unwanted one.

the male is about 3 inches long. The female is currently half this size.

 

[Agent M]

Are they harmless to people generally or do you need to be careful putting your hand in the tank?

 

['vspec']

If your able, try to track down the TED talk relating. Fantastic content at the best of time, however the research in this area was sweet to see.

 

[MagicJ]

If your able, try to track down the TED talk relating. Fantastic content at the best of time, however the research in this area was sweet to see.

'vspec' What are you referring too here?

 

['vspec']

Christ man, I love you, But a simple meta search would net results. lol

http://www.ted.com/talks/sheila_patek_clocks_the_fastest_animals.html

 

[MagicJ]

Sorry mate, I didn't know what you meant by TED;) I'm normally pretty good on the Google searches LOL

 

[Dr. Schell]

Are they harmless to people generally or do you need to be careful putting your hand in the tank?

the smashes have the potential to break bone/glass (if they are large) and the spearers can cause nasty wounds. However, once they become accustome to you, the are very placid!

 

[firebird]

Christ man, I love you, But a simple meta search would net results. lol

http://www.ted.com/talks/sheila_patek_clocks_the_fastest_animals.html

really interesting talk- TED has some amazing ones at times

 

[Dr. Schell]

very interesting!