Is this a... baby mantis shrimp?

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by gorillacrab, Nov 30, 2011.

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  1. stepho

    stepho Panda Puffer

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    Bottle trap seems to work well, but yeah he is likely to be eaten with those tank mates.

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    stepho, Dec 1, 2011
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  2. gorillacrab

    gorillacrab Astrea Snail

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    Got a response back! Definitely not a mantis shrimp. It is some type of amphipod. Thanks, guys!
     
    gorillacrab, Dec 1, 2011
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  3. stepho

    stepho Panda Puffer

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    Darn! Hahaha. Well I am glad we got a definitive answer even if it means I'm wrong. ;D
     
    stepho, Dec 1, 2011
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  4. gorillacrab

    gorillacrab Astrea Snail

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    I know - a spearer would've been a fun excuse to make a trap and start a new tank.
     
    gorillacrab, Dec 1, 2011
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