Mantis hitchhiker - how to keep & ID

[cnp]

Hello, I am new to reefcentral and to the forum with 1+ yrs experience in marine aquariums. I am setting up a new tank and after stirring up my sand yesterday I found this little guy in my tank. I am going to keep him and am wondering what type he is if anyone knows and I am looking for advice on the equipment (or lack therof) that he needs.

 

[Hutton]

Power head, heater, light, some rock and sand in a 10 gallon should do it. Not a Hard animal to keep at all. Need better pics for an ID though.

 

[cnp]

Hutton,

Thanks for the reply I will try to get a better shot of it for an ID once I get him in his new tank and I see him again.

 

[DanInSD]

Mantis require about the same conditions as for soft corals. Good water parameters, no metals at all, reasonable flow, moderate light, etc. Cute little guy.

Dan