Mantis..do they molt? If so is this one ???? HELP!

Did you buy yours or was it a hitchhiker?

 

I feed mine all sorts of things. Frozen krill, Frozen Formula 1, Frozen silversides, etc. Additionally, I occasionally would lose a member of my clean up crew.

I've also kept common hitchhikers like wennerae. I've kept fish and many crabs with them. I've never lost a fish to a common hitchhiking mantis. I don't keep fish and crabs with my O.s.

 

I bought mine

 

Wennerae was the species that I kept for a year or so before I lost it during a molt. It was pretty reclusive and shy, until those feeding tongs came out anyhow

 

That is neat that you had one as a member of your tank, I was led to believe that they were dangerous for a tank. Guess you take what you hear with a grain of salt. Thanks for sharing.

 

If you ever get another one, read this article.....in particular, the FAQ on how to get your mantis to like you on page 7.

http://www.seasl.org/wave/Vol 1 Num 3 Final.pdf

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