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biomekanic
02/09/2005, 11:45 PM
When I went to feed my mantis, all I found was an empty shell and a bunch of bristle worms. I searched the little nano, and no sign of her.

I'd guess the total body length at around 1.25", if that. Maybe 1/4" across.

If I could, I'd like to get an ID, so at least I know what I had.

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/4709post_mortem_ID.JPG

EMG
02/10/2005, 12:40 AM
I'm no expert but keep looking for her hiding.... maybe thats the molt she shed off.

biomekanic
02/10/2005, 01:35 AM
After removing the shell and waiting a few days, I tore down the nano to move it to a bigger tank. Trust me, there was no mantis in the nano, the dactyls aren't sheds, they're the actual dactyls. (Assuming I'm using the write word/spelling things correctly).

Aqua_expert19
02/13/2005, 05:26 PM
im sorry its always sad to see this happen. even tho its most likely not the bristle worms......:uzi: DARN YOU BRISTLE WORMS:mad2: