Catching a mantis in a reef tank

[englishgramma]

Hi guys,

I am certain I have a smasher in my reef tank as a hitcher. We have the noises when the lights are out and as we've had a peacock in a species tank before we know the sound.

Anybody got any ideas on how I can get him out without a tank breakdown and fresh water dip. Would ideally like ti get him into a species tank if possible.

Regards

Richard

 

[kdblove_99]

I dont know. I just found out i had one in my tank for 2 years now. I really dont want him in there but he hasnt hurt anything yet. I have no idea what species he is i know a few he definitely is not. But i have only seen him twice briefly.

 

[Onte]

There are some traps you can purchase or make. One of the traps consists of a 20oz soda bottle and some bait. Check that out on Google.

We've pulled FOUR from our tank since February. All hitchhikers. We used the FW dip method. It was a pain to shift all that rock around but at least we found our horde early in the tank's establishment.