Need Help! Mantis Shrimp.

[mbray94]

So I was sitting there gazing into my tank as I always do and noticed a mortal enemy scurrying around in my rocks. Yep a little mantis shrimp about 2 inches long. Does anyone have a trap or or some advice to get rid of this little beast. I was wonding where all of these broken hermit crab shells were coming from. I have lost two small fish as well. Thanks for any advice or help.

 

[Mike J.]

They're pretty bold, especially when they're hungry. It shouldn't be that difficult to trap.

You can put your hand in there and wiggle your finger around like it's a worm and when it comes out grab it.

 

[mbray94]

Lol

 

[MistaOrange]

If the rocks are not bounded together you could put the rock in carbonated water for a few min which could chase out the mantis but will have die off in the rock or you could use a plastic bottle cut off the top & invert the top so that it faces in & if you will to sacrifice a hermit then put it in the bottle & leave it there until caught...

 

[mbray94]

Thanks I will try the bottle.