My mantis will not eat!

[hmpit_ags2006]

I have tried everything. Mysis, Formula 2, Primereef, Ghost Shrimp, Nassarius, Hermits, various snails. Can anybody help.
I have had him for about 6 months. I did switch tanks on him. He was in a 10G but now is in a 2.5G. It has been about a month since I moved him and he has not really eaten.

Thanks,
-Glenn

 

[H2OLUVSME]

what did he eat before the move???

have you tried fresh raw shrimp (from a seafood market)??

LT

 

[hmpit_ags2006]

He ate all of the above except live food.

-Glenn

 

[H2OLUVSME]

i would go to a seafood market and get some fresh uncooked shrimp. if you dont have seafood market available Wal-Mart has frozen shrimp. just make sure they are the uncooked shrimp. i havent had any of my animals FW or SW resist the temtation of shrimp.

LT

 

[hmpit_ags2006]

I will give it a try and keep you updated.

-Glenn

 

[Gonodactylus]

What species and what size. Did it molt in the last month?

Roy

 

[hmpit_ags2006]

It looks like a N. Wennerae, and it is 1 3/4" or so. I do believe that it molted, but I am not 100% sure of it. I am going to try some small salad shrimp and see if that works.

-Glenn

 

[hmpit_ags2006]

He died the other night

-Glenn

 

[Hwarang]

 

[rtcpenguin]

They like to eat live peppermint shrimp...trust me.