Got my Mantis

yycguy · 09-06-2009, 12:08 AM

spotted my hitchhiker Mantis Shrimp in a piece of rock, I quickly crabed that piece of rock and isolated it in a empty tank. Now I would turf the rock to get rid of the Mantis but it has lps corals on it so any suggestions how to get him out? I have heard of using club soda? But if it works to get him out of the rock what next just rinse it off with water and out back in tank???
Thanks for any suggestions

Clownfish518 · 09-06-2009, 12:32 AM

you can try dipping it in water with an SG of 1.035 or so. Works much like club soda but less destructive to life on the rock. Might drive him out

tektite · 09-06-2009, 01:02 AM

The method that worked well for me while keeping the rest of the life on the rock:

Block all holes in the rock except for the mantis's main entry and exit
Put a long 3/8" or similarly sized vinyl tube at the back exit, as tight against the rock as you can get it
Take a small 1/4" tube and stick it in the entrance and blow air into it

It may take awhile because the mantis will know its trapped, but it should eventually decide the tube at the back is better than the air coming in the front. Once it goes into the vinyl tube, it won't be able to turn around and you can pull the tube out with the mantis in it.

Or you can try the high SG dip, that worked for me once (but didn't work several other times). You may get lucky

yycguy · 09-06-2009, 01:12 AM

Ok guys thanks for the assistance, the holes are pretty small so not sure a 3/8 piece will fit but will try as I have some and 1/4 as well......
Those Mantis are a PITA !

D3monic · 09-06-2009, 01:19 AM

dipping the rock in fresh ro water wont hurt the lps, not sure about the mantis though.

smoothie · 09-06-2009, 01:45 AM

Lure him out with a fat piece of krill or a silverside

yycguy · 09-07-2009, 02:20 PM

OK GOT HIM!!!!! yes yes.......................I did the increase in Salinity placed the rock in a bucket first outcome a spaghetti worm then after blowing on one of the holes with a piece of tubing out he came!
Thanks for all the assistance guys..................I am now Mantis Free (at least till the next one) lol

MrPex · 09-07-2009, 03:08 PM

Be sure to try to find someone or an LFS that will take him instead of just killing him...

kyle209 · 09-16-2009, 01:50 AM

ill take him if you dont want him

09-06-2009, 12:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
yycguy Serpent Star Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 231 View Gallery Karma Komment	Got my Mantis spotted my hitchhiker Mantis Shrimp in a piece of rock, I quickly crabed that piece of rock and isolated it in a empty tank. Now I would turf the rock to get rid of the Mantis but it has lps corals on it so any suggestions how to get him out? I have heard of using club soda? But if it works to get him out of the rock what next just rinse it off with water and out back in tank??? Thanks for any suggestions

09-06-2009, 12:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
Clownfish518 Razorback Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bentonville, Arkansas Posts: 2,128 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Got my Mantis you can try dipping it in water with an SG of 1.035 or so. Works much like club soda but less destructive to life on the rock. Might drive him out __________________ Entia non sunt multiplicanda praeter necessitatem - William of Ockham

09-06-2009, 01:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
tektite Achilles Tang Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 810 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Got my Mantis The method that worked well for me while keeping the rest of the life on the rock: Block all holes in the rock except for the mantis's main entry and exit Put a long 3/8" or similarly sized vinyl tube at the back exit, as tight against the rock as you can get it Take a small 1/4" tube and stick it in the entrance and blow air into it It may take awhile because the mantis will know its trapped, but it should eventually decide the tube at the back is better than the air coming in the front. Once it goes into the vinyl tube, it won't be able to turn around and you can pull the tube out with the mantis in it. Or you can try the high SG dip, that worked for me once (but didn't work several other times). You may get lucky __________________ --Tek-- No trees were harmed in the sending of this message; however, a significant number of electrons were slightly inconvenienced. 31337 is a prime number... My 150 gallon reef thread My Fish Room construction thread

09-06-2009, 01:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
yycguy Serpent Star Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 231 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Got my Mantis Ok guys thanks for the assistance, the holes are pretty small so not sure a 3/8 piece will fit but will try as I have some and 1/4 as well...... Those Mantis are a PITA !

09-06-2009, 01:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
D3monic Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Minooka,IL Posts: 267 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Got my Mantis dipping the rock in fresh ro water wont hurt the lps, not sure about the mantis though. __________________ "The only thing they can get me for is running a funeral parlor without a license." - Gacy. Proud member of JARC (Joliet area reef club) http://www.youtube.com/user/D3monicUrges http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdcuF4Wkcl8

09-06-2009, 01:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
smoothie Fire Coral Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Valdosta GA Posts: 75 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Got my Mantis Lure him out with a fat piece of krill or a silverside

09-07-2009, 02:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
yycguy Serpent Star Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 231 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Got my Mantis OK GOT HIM!!!!! yes yes.......................I did the increase in Salinity placed the rock in a bucket first outcome a spaghetti worm then after blowing on one of the holes with a piece of tubing out he came! Thanks for all the assistance guys..................I am now Mantis Free (at least till the next one) lol

09-07-2009, 03:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
MrPex Serpent Star Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 200 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Got my Mantis Be sure to try to find someone or an LFS that will take him instead of just killing him... __________________ WATER CHANGES... and patience. 3 months into my 60 and I'm already thinking about a 180.

09-16-2009, 01:50 AM	#9 (permalink)
kyle209 Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: stockton ca Posts: 253 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Got my Mantis ill take him if you dont want him

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