Found a Mantis - Arghhh

[Macca]

After inspecting ever piece of liverock that went into my display tank I have found two bad critters in the last fortnight. Cant believe this as I gave each rock a good inspection. First up was the Xanthid crab, but last night I was totally gobsmacked I found a Mantis shrimp.

I was alerted to this by all the royal grammas surrounding a piece of live rock. They were busy ducking and diving looking under it. To my amazement I then saw the shrimp keeping a close eye or two on them. Arggghhhh

Shrimp hunting today!

James

[Kev]

Bad luck. Hope you get the little demon out of there ok!

[Pinkfish]

Bad luck james, but on the other hand you have 2 options.

1- find it a stir fry it
2- donate it to Gillbaby who seems to be running a mantis shelter.

Mike

[callum_parsons]

that is unlucky mate

iam so glad my liverock had nothing bad on it exceprt for the 1 aipesta

[MR Teee]

James, get some pics of it quick -I think Mantis shrimps are great.

[Macca]

will do when I find the ******. I think he may have taken out a small royal Gramma. :mad:

James

[Kev]

The little sod. Will this one be lucky enough to find a home when you catch it? Or is it stir fry in the wok?

[Macca]

No it will get a new home. Dont Know if Gillys shelter is open but I am sure someone will have him, that is if I find him. Not seen him today :eek:

James

[callum_parsons]

it amazes me how they can just dissapear

[Gillybaby]

After all that time you spent hunting for a mantis shrimp for me and you had one in your tank all along - doh !!!!

In all honesty though, once you manage to catch the wee guy please take some pics and post them on here for me. Ian says we have space in the sump so would be happy to take him off your hands, depending on species :D

We love these guys ;)