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I might have got one in a live rock I just got are the good or bad not sure it is hiding in the rock one seen head
 
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Yep, that's definetly a mantis shrimp.. that one in particular looks to be a 'spearer' but a clearer pic will be needed to say for sure. They are INCREDIBLE creatures but are not good additions to most reef tanks. If it is a spearing mantis, your medium/ smaller sized fish will be at risk. If it's a smashing mantis (you would've probably heard a bunch of ticking noises by now) your inverts and bottom dwelling fish will be at risk.
 

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You can try the glass jar tilted at an angle with the lip next to its rock, and food/bait at the bottom. I've tried putting Saran wrap over most of the mouth of a jar to keep fish out. You can also check out commercial plastic mantis traps (I think that someone makes one, but I'm not sure). Regardless, good luck - they are quite intelligent! You could also literally feed it like a pet, and over time as it gets to trust you, lead it to a glass jar trap.

Don't put your fingers anywhere near it!
 

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