Mantis hide alot?

[stapler]

I would like to set up a small tank for a mantis, but was wondering if they hide alot? I had one in my 10g nano before, and never saw it(till I got it out).

Also, anyone got pics they could post of their mantis? Looking for some ideas on different colorations.

Thanks
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[Hwarang]

They're definitely reclusive and hide most of the time. But if you are nice to your mantis and train it well, it will be accustomed to your presence.

ââ"šÂ¬Ã‚¢ I tap the glass 3 times before each meal. Now she comes out and sits atop the rock when its feeding time.
ââ"šÂ¬Ã‚¢ Trained to eat variety: flakes, frozen shrimp, live crustaceans and snails
ââ"šÂ¬Ã‚¢ Does'nt flee when I hover over the tank

Good enough for me!