Strictly out of curiosity...

[TheORKINMan]

I would not do this, but I was just wondering if Puffers are a potential "solution" to a mantis shrimp "problem" or if these lil guys pack too much of a punch for them.

 

[ozadars]

I think its like a war between a octopus and and eel. You cant know which one will win.

 

[Gonodactylus]

Large puffers regularly feed on stomaopods.

 

[Uriel]

Dr Roy (above) knows best, but with any of the mentioned animals (puffers,eels,octopus and triggers, for that matter), there is the chance that they will be the ones injured/killed. This comes from the stories that I have heard both here, grimreefers and on various websites.
Just a thought to consider...



-Ron

 

[Gonodactylus]

Obviously potential risk is determined by size. When I said large puffers feed on stomatopods, I should have quantified that statement. I've watched puffers take gonodactylids approximately 1/3 their lenght. Certainly if they are more closely size-matched, the risk to the predator increases.

Roy