Help - Mantis Shrimp or Pistol Shrimp

[justinl]

at that size it cannot pose any threat to anything in the tank. I wouldn't worry about it

[untamed]

Yeah...it may be a while before you figure out which type it is...but it doesn't matter. They are both going to be harmless.

[sunce_22]

If you here the snapping when the crab approaches the hole in the rock then you are dealing with a pistol shrimp. Pistol shrimp have pinchers and will make that snapping noise as a warning mechanism to potential intruders. A Mantis shrimp would only make that noise if it was hitting something. They don't give any warning.

My Guess: PISTOL SHRIMP. Almost 100% Positive!

[j83]

Originally Posted by sunce_22

My Guess: PISTOL SHRIMP. Almost 100% Positive!

Well I like that guess! After reading a bit more I would have to agree with you.

Thanks!

Jay

[don.ald]

a mantis would go after it's prey, it wouldn't likely try to scare it away

[justinl]

if the crab was significantly larger, i doubt a mantis would commit suicide in the hopes of a meal. and yeah, I would have to agree with sunce, likely a pistol.