Where to get a Mantis Trap?

SaraB · 08/24/2006, 06:49 AM

Does anyone know where to purchase one?

I think I may have one in my tank as I have seen a glimpse twice of something dark and fast. I also have a pile of empty snail and crab shells that keeps growing.

Thanks,

Sara

sir_dudeguy · 08/24/2006, 07:50 AM

I wouldnt purchase one...at least to start. I'd make one of those 2 liter soda bottle ones to try first. You just cut the top part of about 3 or 4 inches down so that you get a nice cone shape, then cut off the part that you screw the cap on. Turn the cone part so that when you put it back in, the "point" goes in first. This will leave a wide opening on the outside which gets narrower, and a very narrow opening on the inside, which is harder for a shrimp to get out.

Then you'd put some meaty food, like krill or something in the bottle.

just let that sit for a while. I've seen people saying that works.

08/24/2006, 06:49 AM	#1
SaraB Coral Killer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lemont, IL Posts: 4,461	Where to get a Mantis Trap? Does anyone know where to purchase one? I think I may have one in my tank as I have seen a glimpse twice of something dark and fast. I also have a pile of empty snail and crab shells that keeps growing. Thanks, Sara

08/24/2006, 07:50 AM	#2
sir_dudeguy Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 10,841	I wouldnt purchase one...at least to start. I'd make one of those 2 liter soda bottle ones to try first. You just cut the top part of about 3 or 4 inches down so that you get a nice cone shape, then cut off the part that you screw the cap on. Turn the cone part so that when you put it back in, the "point" goes in first. This will leave a wide opening on the outside which gets narrower, and a very narrow opening on the inside, which is harder for a shrimp to get out. Then you'd put some meaty food, like krill or something in the bottle. just let that sit for a while. I've seen people saying that works. __________________ TAKE...LUCK!!!