mantis shrimp!

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  1. dpruitt7450

    dpruitt7450 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    in my 55 gallon! i tried getting hom with the net buy i dont wanna pull my rock all around the tank, how do i get him out?!?! is there a wat to trap him?!
     
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  2. amcarrig

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  3. dpruitt7450

    dpruitt7450 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    now the wait begins.... :(
     
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  5. dpruitt7450

    dpruitt7450 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    im just worried that his is what killed all my shrimp lol
     
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    dpruitt7450 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    should i leave my lights off or on while trying to trap it?
     
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  7. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    It may very well have killed your shrimp and I would try to trap it with the lights off.
     
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  8. Fujin

    Fujin Feather Duster

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    Mini- harpoon/spear.
     
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    you should send him to me lol
     
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  10. tangopa

    tangopa Bristle Worm

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    I was at an LFS the other day and they were selling a mantis shrimp trap. I think it was around $10. I bet you could order one online if the DIY method doesn't work.
     
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