Mantis Shrimp Attack

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Stingingrays;4777269; said:
This is a Mantis shrimp that came as a hitch hiker some time ago...

added some snails to the tank to help with some algae

http://s74.photobucket.com/albums/i253/Alligatorgars/Salt/?action=view&current=VIDEO0014.mp4
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Very interesting video.

Depending on your tank inhabitants you should watch it closely. It may try to get a hold of one of your fish.

Also, getting snails will only "patch" the issue that is causing the algae to grow. So check your source water, frequency/amount of water changes, and feeding regimen to try to limit the algae growth.
 
Thanks, there is a clown fish in the tank with him and they have been that way for around a year now... the mantis is between 1 and 1.5" and dark in color. it hasn't bothered with the 2 hermit crabs in the tank, but was very interested in these snails when I added them.

Its my fault on the algea, I know I have over fed.
 
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