BigRedDog1934
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hypotonic salt water is just salt water that has a less than normal amount of salt. (lower sg). i wanted to give the rocks a dip but didnt want to put them in straight fresh water because they have only been situated in my tank for one week. my thought was that it would be so shocking to the lr.
yea it is far easier knowing not only the rocks where these critters live but also the holes they use. the two mantis in my tank were very bold. the smaller would look at me from its entrance all the time and the larger would leave the rock to actually duel with its reflection in the glass. he would also scurry across the top of the lr to hunt. i thought that i might be able to grab him but after an hour of defeat went to the dip solution.
i feel kind of sorry for these two. going from the ocean toa coffe can in chicago is a serious step down in real estate. they'll find a home soon enough.
yea it is far easier knowing not only the rocks where these critters live but also the holes they use. the two mantis in my tank were very bold. the smaller would look at me from its entrance all the time and the larger would leave the rock to actually duel with its reflection in the glass. he would also scurry across the top of the lr to hunt. i thought that i might be able to grab him but after an hour of defeat went to the dip solution.
i feel kind of sorry for these two. going from the ocean toa coffe can in chicago is a serious step down in real estate. they'll find a home soon enough.
