What is this creature???

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  1. Rawdogz

    Rawdogz Torch Coral

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    lol i love this, it like a mantis soap, lol what going to happening next .......... to be cont..
     
    Rawdogz, Jul 19, 2008
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  2. w000p

    w000p Astrea Snail

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    Ok guys heres the update... lol

    I rebaited this morning. Mantis seems to be more active during the day for some reason. Just now... he walked in the beginning of the trap.... Something startled him and he took off... at least he walked into the entrance.... I'm bringing him to my LFS as soon as hes caught... I don't want to keep this guy... I'm over him...

    Hes jumping all over my tank now.. I think I'm gonna trap him today... Will Update!!!
     
    w000p, Jul 19, 2008
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  3. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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    May the force be with you... and your hands.....
     
    baugherb, Jul 19, 2008
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  4. tarheel

    tarheel Skunk Shrimp

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    This is awesome. Don't forget to update! Can't wait to see what happens next. And you must take a picture of the captured beast.
     
    tarheel, Jul 19, 2008
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  5. wildreef

    wildreef Stylophora

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    Now i'd like to see that on cam, I'm assuming this one you caught in hand was farely small ?.
     
    wildreef, Jul 19, 2008
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  6. w000p

    w000p Astrea Snail

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    Wooohooo!!!

    Got the beast out of my tank.... I saw him hop into a rock... grabbed the rock out of the tank and bursted some fresh water into the hole it was in and boom.. came flying out... Unfortunately, on the way to my LFS, it died... not too sure why but honestly just glad this beast is out of my tank ... Heres the pic.... Thanks for all your help guys...
    Picoodle / imag mantis Image
     
    w000p, Jul 19, 2008
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  7. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Nice work 000! That's a cool looking mantis. The one I kept in my office tank was brown/dull. I'd consider setting up a small tank for that thing.
     
    missionsix, Jul 19, 2008
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  8. Rawdogz

    Rawdogz Torch Coral

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    woooo nice job, he is a big one
     
    Rawdogz, Jul 19, 2008
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  9. tarheel

    tarheel Skunk Shrimp

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    Congrats on the successful hunt. Karma for your victory over the mantis. :eek:
     
    tarheel, Jul 19, 2008
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  10. aquaboy

    aquaboy Panda Puffer

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    I was going to suggest gauntlets :p [​IMG]
     
    aquaboy, Jul 19, 2008
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