What should I do?
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Dadof4
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Re: What should I do?
Well, they were thinking that they are a male/female pair and are approx 4-5 inches. The one in the inset picture is the male and he's the smaller of the two. The only catch is the price, close to $250 for the pair, but seriously worth it. The stripe pattern is real crisp with very clean demarcation of the off white/black colors. They look to be very healthy and the shells don't look to have any real anomalies.
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Re: What should I do?
Be aware that Lysiosquillina maculata is among the largest or possibly THE largest mantis shrimps species reaching easily over an foot and requiring large quarters. They probably are a pair and this species lives in pairs , otherwise one would likely be dead by now. For proper care they need a DSB (can reach ages up to 3 decades)! The female will mostly stay in the cave they dig and the male will hunt and feed the female.
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Re: What should I do?
Can't afford that. Just spoke to my LFS & they have another Peacock for me for $50.
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