mantis shrimp

[vyger]

Anyone know if it is possible for a small mantis ( 2 1/2 in) to break the glass in a 10 gal AGA tank...

 

[vyger]

Hmmm...Just found an article that say's they can indeed put a hole in a glass tank..I guess he won't be going in my sump anytime soon:eek1:

 

[DgenR8]

I have read many times that they can break much thicker glass than that of a 10 gallon tank, but I don't think I've ever gotten that from anyone that it actually happened to. My point is that while they are capable of smashing a tank, it doesn't happen very often, if at all.

 

[fishome25]

unless he is a spearing mantis, but they are less common.

 

[vyger]

He is a peacock mantis.....

 

[Spracklcat]

The peacock mantises are crushers, no? Awesome looking little guys--there's been one at Suffolk Fish for a long time that I love, but not such a good idea with a small child and cats around...

 

[vyger]

I was there today and saw the one you are talking about ..he is pretty big and looks like he could inflict some serious stuff..

 

[Spracklcat]

Brilliant color though, no?

(BTW Vyger your candy cane coral is doing very well--splitting and growing fast )

 

[DgenR8]

RC has a forum dedicated to mantis shrimp.
http://reefcentral.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?daysprune=&forumid=37

 

[vyger]

Yea Christine...the color is awesome....and I'm glad to hear the candy cane is doing so well..I'll be donating a frag of it as well as some other stuff for the frag tank at NERAC convention.I think that is a great idea BTW....
Thanx for the info LARRY, I will be sure to read the forum on the Mantis