Catching a Mantis

[brdracing]

I have mantis shrimp that come in on a rock that I got and I need him out of the thank. Yesterday he killed and ate my Pearl Jawfish.
What is the best way to get him out?

PLEASE HELP BEFORE ANOTHER FISH IS GONE!

Thanks
Brooks
brooks_brd@yahoo.com

[micstarz]

Take the live rock out and dip it in freshwater. If you know where the mantis is, squirt some soda water into his/her hole.

Please do not kill your mantis. Someone in your area probably has been looking for one for a few centuries.

[brdracing]

I don't want to kill him just get him out of my tank. My wife wants him dead because the fish he killed was one of her favs.
Brooks

[wally43]

yeah see if u can get the rock the shrimp is in and just shake it over a bucket of water or something should be able to get him out easy if u know the rock hes in hope that helps
wally

[nikesb4l]

If you need a home for it i live in NC too

[brdracing]

nikessb4l, if you come get him out you can have him!

He is about 3inch long

[Tangalong]

Where did you get your LR from? Some of us are very envious of you...you lucky guy!!! I got 50 lbs of Pohnpei in December and didn't even see a LEG!!! LOL. Please don't be so quick to blame the Mantis...mine lives with 2 Damsels and never shows aggression. Your fish could have invaded his burrow and he was only defending it. Tell you wife how really smart they are. Good luck.

[brdracing]

Well yesterday I saw the Jawfish in a different spot (didn't think much about it) But when I got home from work is when I saq the Mantis had the remains of the jawfish.
I think what happened was the Mantis ran the Jawfish out at night and when the Jawfish went back to is old hole to check it out that is when the Mantis got him.
But I have 2 other fish (6line and Blue tang) that sleep in the rock work on their side and I am scared that he will get them when they are sleeping.
Brooks

[Tangalong]

They really don't bother larger fish..at least to my knowledge...are there any snails/small hermits int he tank? That's what they eat. We in the hobby hand feed them also...krill, silversides, mysis, squid. They have better eyesight and polar-vision than us and many other remarkable features...truly a very interesting creature. They are more fun that the fish...I have a Hippo too...big sissy he is..lol. I do understand how you feel...but really don't think he will bother the other two. Hopefully you can catch him soon.

[brdracing]

If I catch him soon you will know. Because I will be posting him with pictures and "HOME NEEDED" Signs LOL

[Thurge]

Its the perfect critter for a desk top nano tank.....
Watch your coworkers expressions as your mantis destroys a crab right before their eyes.

[mockery]

I found one in my tank, once it speared my sailfin tang. I ended up taking out half of my rock till I found him. He was living in this really large porous rock. I drained off alot of water then just yanked the rock out. Then i dipped the rock in fresh RO and he swam out so fast! Sold him to a local club member the next day. Good luck with finding yours!

[nikesb4l]

Do you have any idea what kind he/she is?

[brdracing]

I got that sucker!

Here is the link to the pictures
http://s607.photobucket.com/albums/tt154/brdracing/

Just caught the Mantis, AKA "Killer" as my wife calls him. Took 3 tries and 2 different versions of the a trap But at 11:30pm and 2 hours of hunting I got him

Thanks guys
Brooks

[micstarz]

So what do you plan on doing with him?

[brdracing]

Give him away!
If I had an extra tank I would put him in it but I already have 4 tanks and just can't see setting up another.
Brooks

[Mentat]

Cute little guy, wish you were closer to me.
http://i607.photobucket.com/albums/tt154/brdracing/100_5669.jpg

[nikesb4l]

http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/arthropoda/crustacea/malacostraca/eumalacostraca/royslist/species.php?name=n_wennerae

N wennerae

[SirVilhelm]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14651349#post14651349 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by brdracing
I got that sucker!

Here is the link to the pictures
http://s607.photobucket.com/albums/tt154/brdracing/

Just caught the Mantis, AKA "Killer" as my wife calls him. Took 3 tries and 2 different versions of the a trap But at 11:30pm and 2 hours of hunting I got him

Thanks guys
Brooks

What trapes did you try? I picked up a mantis trap from the store but I think it won't work.

I was going to try the watter bottle trick next

[brdracing]

I used a 20oz water bottle and cut a hole about 1.5inches up the side of the bottle. Rubberbanded some shrimp to a rock and then found the Shrimps home and put the bottle in. I had my hand in the tank the whole time and as soon as the shrimp went in I pulled it out. It took about 20mins with him going in the bottle 3 different times.
Brooks

[pimp4cheddar]

can you post a pic of the trap...I think i have one in my tank.

I haven't lost a fish yet...just about 4 snails! I want him out...I wont kill it, I'll probably send it to someone for them to keep...I'm just scared as ****! I want him out.

I tried putting a piece of shrimp in a nylon overnight...and it didn't work.

I need help getting him out!!!

[brdracing]

I will see if I can get a picture tonight

[SirVilhelm]

Do not buy the X-Terminator Mantis Shrimp Trap. What a piece of garbage. Tried to use it last night, what a waste!

[brdracing]

I just got another Mantis in the same trap. I will get pictures ASAP
Brooks

[Alesia]

Would you consider shipping one of the mantis that you found? I've been trying to find one for my 10g for ages.

[brdracing]

Yep I will ship him if you cover the shipping cost.
Here is my email brooks_brd@yahoo.com
Brooks