Mantis Shrimp

[Archer]

When I fed my my fish earlier today a small mantis shrimp appeared.He was as bold as brass...came out, fed then went back into hiding.
He is about 1 inch long,colourless(I presume because he is small).
I have had no loses except maybe a couple of snails.
Will he grow?Do I need to worry ?

[ROB]

Depends if its a slasher or a basher sounds like a basher if it's taking snails do you hear clicking,

A slasher will attack fish,

A basher will club things such as snails shrimps crabs,

HTH ROB.

[Archer]

Yes I've been hearing a clicking noise.Thought it may be a mantis but today is the first time I've seen the little blighter:rolleyes:

[dduck]

Amazing creatures, i have a 3 inch one in an external sump and he would wreak havoc if he was in the main tank. He makes short work of any snails that stray into his section.
I would start to think about catching it and sumping it or offering it to someone if you can't keep it. Please don't do what many do and kill it.

[cl0wn]

i'm sure if you want rid of it there'd be plenty of people who would have it.

[Tangman]

i'm sure if you want rid of it there'd be plenty of people who would have it.

Yes you could always get a little nano and keep it, they are great to watch hours of fun. Twiggy:D:D

[cl0wn]

provide hours of amusement getting the kids to handfeed it :eek: