One week ago, I purchased 4 new corals for my 75 gallon reef; two of which were attached to small pieces of live rock. Tonight, I was walking past my tank on my way to shut down my PC, and I hear four or five small popping noises coming from my tank. I have read that popping can be a sign of a mantis shrimp. My heart sank as I began to recall some of the stories I have read about the destruction these little buggers can do to a tanks inhabitants, and the difficulty one can expect in catching one.
I never have luck like this, but after grabbing my trusty MagLight I saw some antennae protruding out of one of the two new pieces of live rock, and immediately pulled the rock from the tank and placed in a small container. After applying some Arm and Hammer to the hole, voila!
Now, as cool as these things are (I have seen the Discovery Channel special) I am not able to set up a species tank for him at this time. I am going to attempt to keep him alive in a small container until I can find him a good home. I can always bring him down to the LFS, but would prefer to give or trade him to someone who would actually enjoy having him.
He is small, maybe 1 ââ"šÂ¬Ã¢â‚¬Å“ 1.1/2, but packs a wallop as I understand it. I am not going through the trouble to ship him anywhere, but if you live the DFW area, you can feel free to come pick him up. I am always looking for frags and stuff if you have something you want to give for him. Otherwise he is free for the hauling.
If you are interested, give me a call at 214-674-4176, or send me an email at orcrist@earthlink.net
I never have luck like this, but after grabbing my trusty MagLight I saw some antennae protruding out of one of the two new pieces of live rock, and immediately pulled the rock from the tank and placed in a small container. After applying some Arm and Hammer to the hole, voila!
Now, as cool as these things are (I have seen the Discovery Channel special) I am not able to set up a species tank for him at this time. I am going to attempt to keep him alive in a small container until I can find him a good home. I can always bring him down to the LFS, but would prefer to give or trade him to someone who would actually enjoy having him.
He is small, maybe 1 ââ"šÂ¬Ã¢â‚¬Å“ 1.1/2, but packs a wallop as I understand it. I am not going through the trouble to ship him anywhere, but if you live the DFW area, you can feel free to come pick him up. I am always looking for frags and stuff if you have something you want to give for him. Otherwise he is free for the hauling.
If you are interested, give me a call at 214-674-4176, or send me an email at orcrist@earthlink.net
