How lethal is really a Mantis Shrimp?

Manuel Martinez · 04/03/2008, 05:39 PM

I have a Mantis Shrimp in my tank, the first time I listened his click, I only smile and didnâ€™t worry about it. As the months are passing by his click is getting very strong. I'm not sure if the Mantis did it, but my fire fish suddenly disappeared.

How lethal is really a Mantis Shrimp for my fishes, and more than this, can mantis hurt my hands when I moving rocks ?

SeanT · 04/03/2008, 05:51 PM

They can kill fish and they can harm you.

Be careful.

snorvich · 04/03/2008, 06:01 PM

The striker claw of a mantis shrimp has the power of a .22 bullet. They are carnivores. Does that give you any ideas????

Conductive · 04/03/2008, 06:05 PM

Only the largest of mantids (peacock) have a striking force approaching that of a .22. believe me, if you had one of those you'd know it. set up a bottle trap and catch it, then send it to me

04/03/2008, 05:39 PM	#1
Manuel Martinez Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dominican Republic Posts: 214	How lethal is really a Mantis Shrimp? I have a Mantis Shrimp in my tank, the first time I listened his click, I only smile and didnâ€™t worry about it. As the months are passing by his click is getting very strong. I'm not sure if the Mantis did it, but my fire fish suddenly disappeared. How lethal is really a Mantis Shrimp for my fishes, and more than this, can mantis hurt my hands when I moving rocks ?

04/03/2008, 05:51 PM	#2
SeanT Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Wilmington, North Carolina Posts: 13,860	They can kill fish and they can harm you. Be careful. __________________ My tank was cool. Current Tank Info: Barebottom (the tank not me...at least not at the moment).

04/03/2008, 06:01 PM	#3
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	The striker claw of a mantis shrimp has the power of a .22 bullet. They are carnivores. Does that give you any ideas???? __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~

04/03/2008, 06:05 PM	#4
Conductive Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 90	Only the largest of mantids (peacock) have a striking force approaching that of a .22. believe me, if you had one of those you'd know it. set up a bottle trap and catch it, then send it to me