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[spinx]

Guys i read the thread :Live Rock eating fish. I saw a creature coming out of my LR couple weeks ago, Its pretty shy so i could only see its claws, it was greyish- black. Now could this be a young mantis shrimp? if not what else can it be. sorry for the little info. oh its also frightened by any movement.

 

[USCavalry19d]

pics would help, however, the coloring sounds like a mantis shrimp. Do you ever hear any clicking sounds at night mostly in the tank? If so thats a big tip. Try shutting the lights off and getting a red lensed flashlight. Fish cant see the color red so this is why Red is best.

 

[jojo22]

If you can catch him I would be more than happy to pay shipping and give him a home if you don't have a place for him!!

 

[Germanman]

can u discribe it in more detail? what do the claws or pincers look like? doesn it seem long? usually mantis have folded up claws. it might be a euncid worm...they arent any better though.

 

[spinx]

well as i said its pretty shy, i only spotted it per chance. havent seen it for a while though. i'll try the red light method, thanks. It lives in the rock and from the size of the holes in the rock it cant be too big though. i will try to spot it and let you guys in on more detail. thanks for the tips. Jojo, are mantis shrimps scarce?

 

[jojo22]

Not really but most people flush them.