[John Hamilton]

It seems like I may have a pistol or mantis shrimp in my aquarium but I never hear or see it. There is a spot that is continously being dug in one out. One of my damsels seems to hang out there a lot and I almost caught it doing the digging. Has anyone heard of damsels doing this?

[Something Fishy]

Originally Posted by John Hamilton

It seems like I may have a pistol or mantis shrimp in my aquarium but I never hear or see it. There is a spot that is continously being dug in one spot. One of my damsels seems to hang out there a lot and I almost caught it doing the digging. Has anyone heard of damsels doing this?

I actually use to have a blue yellowtail damsel that did that all the time,, He would wave his/her tail back and forth really fast and make like a little cubby or indent and sit in it all the time.....

[showfish]

In fact, Maroone Clown fish will do this also. I have one in my 120, and he is real good at fanning the sand with his tail. I do not even bother putting the sand back anymore, for he will just fan it out all over again. If thats the way he wants it, let him have it.

[Reefland]

Hi John,

What leads you to believe you have a mantis/pistol shrimp in the tank?

[John Hamilton]

Originally Posted by Reefland

Hi John,

What leads you to believe you have a mantis/pistol shrimp in the tank?

I lost my Fire and Peppermint Shrimp, missing Hermit Crabs and Emerald crabs, with the latter's shells strewn at said spot, and dead snails and clams.

[Reefland]

All seem to be pretty delicate inverts, are you acclimating properly? How long are these things lasting in your tank?

[queenangelRIP]

mine do the same exact thing exept mine might have been mating cause ive heard fish do that when there mating