TrappedMetal
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Hi guys,
I recently bought a nice peacock mantis shrimp, and after adding him to the tank i noticed he's missing both appendages. He still has the joints that would connect to the "arm" but no smashers at all, here is a photo.
Im presuming it will grow back after a few moults?
Meanwhile, how do i go about feeding? I offered it some food last night (day of purchase) but due to the probablity of being kept in a jar in a reef tank for a week it didnt eat, which i know isnt a problem.
In a few days or so when i do offer it food, what would be ideal? Mussels without the shell, or clam meat? How is squid? Or should i stick to lancefish/silversides?
Thanks for any help received.
James
I recently bought a nice peacock mantis shrimp, and after adding him to the tank i noticed he's missing both appendages. He still has the joints that would connect to the "arm" but no smashers at all, here is a photo.
Im presuming it will grow back after a few moults?
Meanwhile, how do i go about feeding? I offered it some food last night (day of purchase) but due to the probablity of being kept in a jar in a reef tank for a week it didnt eat, which i know isnt a problem.
In a few days or so when i do offer it food, what would be ideal? Mussels without the shell, or clam meat? How is squid? Or should i stick to lancefish/silversides?
Thanks for any help received.
James
