Possible predator in tank - Page 2 - Aquarium Advice

chimmike · 03-28-2008, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mandown123

that is quite possibly the awesomest thing I've ever seen. .

I second this, and I wish you luck catching it.

That thing might require it's own tank just for the awesome factor.

austinsdad · 03-28-2008, 09:31 AM

That's the ticket. Keep it in another tank!!!

If not, the lfs will likely trade you for it.

mandown123 · 03-28-2008, 09:35 AM

LOL why WOULDN'T you want the most efficient predator in the world in YOUR own personal biodome hahaha

pitt420dude · 03-28-2008, 09:42 AM

I don't know if I'd even want one of these in my tank. I was expecting some small shrimp. Those things are vicious. I wouldnt want to stick my hand in there!

cmor1701d · 03-28-2008, 12:34 PM

You can try using a glass tilted against a piece of rock that is baited. Of course a mantis is capable of shattering glass, if that is what you have.

ahochan · 03-28-2008, 01:14 PM

Well... i'd still like to catch the bastard before it makes a meal of any of my fish. I have a small 10 liter tank I could use for him. Then again, Mantis shrimp sushi is pretty common here in Japan, and just happens to be one of my favorites

Any tips on catching?

pitt420dude · 03-28-2008, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ahochan

Any tips on catching?

BE CAREFUL!

Or

JessieVB · 03-28-2008, 03:40 PM

Good luck! I hope you catch it without too much incident.

Karegg · 03-28-2008, 07:52 PM

I'm rooting for you. Those YT videos were nuts! Wonder what it would be worth to your LFS...

Mantis shrimp - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

austinsdad · 03-29-2008, 09:13 AM

How much rock in this tank and can you remove it from the water for a bit? Thinking somehow if you knew the rock he was in, you could "hang it" somehow over a tub of SW. Maybe he'd have no water and fall into the water below.

Dunno. I guess since they can live in that same rock during shipment, that night not work. Just thinking.

03-28-2008, 09:31 AM	#12 (permalink)
austinsdad Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clinton, Maryland Posts: 3,908 Images: 12	That's the ticket. Keep it in another tank!!! If not, the lfs will likely trade you for it. __________________ -Ray- "Life may not be the party we hoped for but while we are here we might as well dance!"

03-28-2008, 09:42 AM	#14 (permalink)
pitt420dude Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pittsburgh! Home of the 5 Time Superbowl Champs! Posts: 949 Images: 11	I don't know if I'd even want one of these in my tank. I was expecting some small shrimp. Those things are vicious. I wouldnt want to stick my hand in there! __________________ Thank you so much for all your help. I'm now going green. LOOK! A NEW LEAF!!!!!

03-28-2008, 12:34 PM	#15 (permalink)
cmor1701d Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Belle Mead, NJ Posts: 3,562 Images: 43	You can try using a glass tilted against a piece of rock that is baited. Of course a mantis is capable of shattering glass, if that is what you have. __________________ Click here to Vote for Aquarium Advice on AquaRank . Vote EVERY day! Click Here for a list of commonly used acronyms and abbreviations. ____ Cmor

03-28-2008, 03:40 PM	#18 (permalink)
JessieVB Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 135	Good luck! I hope you catch it without too much incident. __________________ Pete's Tank: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums...php?albumid=34

03-28-2008, 07:52 PM	#19 (permalink)
Karegg Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: St. Louis Posts: 160	I'm rooting for you. Those YT videos were nuts! Wonder what it would be worth to your LFS... Mantis shrimp - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Last edited by Karegg; 03-28-2008 at 08:02 PM.

03-28-2008, 09:35 AM	#13 (permalink)
mandown123 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Staten Island, NY Posts: 297	LOL why WOULDN'T you want the most efficient predator in the world in YOUR own personal biodome hahaha

03-28-2008, 01:14 PM	#16 (permalink)
ahochan Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 64	Well... i'd still like to catch the bastard before it makes a meal of any of my fish. I have a small 10 liter tank I could use for him. Then again, Mantis shrimp sushi is pretty common here in Japan, and just happens to be one of my favorites Any tips on catching?

03-29-2008, 09:13 AM	#20 (permalink)
austinsdad Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clinton, Maryland Posts: 3,908 Images: 12	How much rock in this tank and can you remove it from the water for a bit? Thinking somehow if you knew the rock he was in, you could "hang it" somehow over a tub of SW. Maybe he'd have no water and fall into the water below. Dunno. I guess since they can live in that same rock during shipment, that night not work. Just thinking. __________________ -Ray- "Life may not be the party we hoped for but while we are here we might as well dance!" Last edited by austinsdad; 03-29-2008 at 03:45 PM.

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