Baby Mantis Woes?
Hey guys! I have a 29gal mostly invert tank with about 30lbs of LR. It’s been running for about 3 months now with no problems (other than usual cycling). And I did put the LR right in my tank. I was expecting some hitchhikers…most of the LR I got came out of a huge reef that a SW pet store broke down due to having to move. About a week ago I noticed a creature digging a burrow in a fish/invert free area of the aquarium. it would occasionally come out and feed on the tiny white pods crawling around. I was more fascinated than alarmed by this…I thought if it turns out to be a mantis I’ll get a tank for it. But now.. Last night after the lights were off for about 3 hours I took a flashlight to the tank and saw quite a few close to 20) 1/4″ – 1/2″ creatures scurrying around to hide. My fire scallops were going nuts spitting these things out I’m assuming the creatures were trying to hide from the light). I’m not aware of what baby mantis shrimp look like and I’ve been trying to find inf
