SRC Member tansh Posted May 19, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted May 19, 2004 Just notice got 2-3 those normal lobster hidden below the LR,my nice flat sand bed now become quicksand bed,those lobsters are digging all the sand out from the side of all LR until some of the coral sitting on the sandbed sink below the sand.Anyone got any idea how get rid or trap to catch them by not removing all my LR?If able to catch them i will peel off their skin and feed my fish Quote My decomm 4ft FOWLR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightningstrike Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 IMHO, lobsters r good...... disturbing ur sandbed once in a while....... they r scavengers...... therefore, will do good to ur tank. Quote Austin the Westie: "I may be your best friend, but you are my everything". Lightning Strike's Back!!! Reefkeeping Is Not My Hobby, It's My Obsession. Austin's Birthday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuEl Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 Sound more like pistol shrimps to me. Lobsters don't dig around. Add some gobies and you'll be able to witness very interesting behavior. Quote Always something more important than fish. http://reefbuilders.com/2012/03/08/sps-pico-reef/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightningstrike Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 might be mantis shrimp too..... Quote Austin the Westie: "I may be your best friend, but you are my everything". Lightning Strike's Back!!! Reefkeeping Is Not My Hobby, It's My Obsession. Austin's Birthday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammy Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 ya last time when i have my pistol shrimp , can do nothing but see them dig dig dig ... haha, just hope tt my main structure dun fall because of all the digging ... how to catch them , for mi i remove all th live rock to catch them and put them in my FUGE , great time for restructure , mine easier because just 2 feet tank , if they are not endangering the tank or LS , IMO, just live with it , quite difficult to catch them one ... my 2 cent Quote 2x1.5x1.5 tank Lighting: AI hydra 52HD Skimmer: Deltec SC 1455 Reactor: Minimax; rowaphos Skimz ; NP biopellets Wave Maker: MP 40 WQD Return pump: Eheim 1262 Chiller: Arctica 1/10 hp A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel -- Proverbs 12:10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tansh Posted May 19, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 19, 2004 I dont think is pistol shrimps or mantis shrimp cos the look is lobster and the two claw infront one big one small,if got choice will take pic n post it here how they demage my sandbed stucture. Quote My decomm 4ft FOWLR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammy Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 pistol shrimp got one big hand and one small hand too ... hee hee what colour >> some pistol are red some are white orange .... Quote 2x1.5x1.5 tank Lighting: AI hydra 52HD Skimmer: Deltec SC 1455 Reactor: Minimax; rowaphos Skimz ; NP biopellets Wave Maker: MP 40 WQD Return pump: Eheim 1262 Chiller: Arctica 1/10 hp A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel -- Proverbs 12:10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuEl Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 I dont think is pistol shrimps or mantis shrimp cos the look is lobster and the two claw infront one big one small,if got choice will take pic n post it here how they demage my sandbed stucture. One big claw one small claw = pistol shrimp. Quote Always something more important than fish. http://reefbuilders.com/2012/03/08/sps-pico-reef/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member surfedelic Posted May 19, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted May 19, 2004 I used to have pistol shrimp - claw is one big and one small. The pistol shrimp will carry those small pieces of gravel underneath rock and throws them out and you will normally see a pile of small rocks beside as if they are building a underground bungalow whereas the mantis will dig underneath without throwing any rocks out, as far as I know - used to have mantis shrimp in my tank. Hopes that helps to differentiate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter ReDDeviLs Posted May 19, 2004 SRC Supporter Share Posted May 19, 2004 very likely pistol shrimp,got hear click clicks? lobsters both same size one,pistol 1 big 1 small.. Quote [ ] [ ] Reef Reefing Reefed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Eric Posted May 19, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted May 19, 2004 very likely pistol shrimp,got hear click clicks?lobsters both same size one,pistol 1 big 1 small.. My avatar is a lobster, damn greedy......keep climbing the rocks for food causing my acro frags to drop......give it away to my friend........do miss it though...... Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightningstrike Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 One big claw one small claw = pistol shrimp. agree. Quote Austin the Westie: "I may be your best friend, but you are my everything". Lightning Strike's Back!!! Reefkeeping Is Not My Hobby, It's My Obsession. Austin's Birthday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navyblue Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 Btw, you won't be able to see a mantis digging in broad day light, if they ever have such a habit. And their claws are always retracted and not very obvious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tansh Posted May 20, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 20, 2004 Thks all bros for the repply,the colour of the shrimp is dark gray colour and do hv click sound in the tank sometime even louded.Btw never see a pistol shrimps before so not sure,dont hv a chioce to take a pic on them cos they seldem come out.Hope my rock structure dont fall and i not intend to take out all my LS just because of taking them out from my tank. Quote My decomm 4ft FOWLR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navyblue Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Seems to be pistol shrimps for sure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gouldian Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Bro, should be pistol lah. Lobster lives in very deep and cold waters so will not last long in our tank too. I have the pistol you describe, not not free. Have to pay $18 for it. So consider yourself "heng" Quote "Reefs, like forests, will only be protected in long term if they are appreciated" Dr. J.E.N. Veron Australian Institute of Marine Science -----------------------------------------------------------------------Member of:UEN: T08SS0098FPlease visit us here: http://www.facebook....uaristSocietySG Facebook Group: http://www.facebook....gid=34281892381 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tansh Posted May 20, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 20, 2004 Bro, should be pistol lah. Lobster lives in very deep and cold waters so will not last long in our tank too. I have the pistol you describe, not not free. Have to pay $18 for it. So consider yourself "heng" Wow $18 for a pistol,if i manage to catch them will put up for sale 1 for $10 Quote My decomm 4ft FOWLR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member tansh Posted May 20, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 20, 2004 Btw is good or bad hving pistol in our marine tank? Quote My decomm 4ft FOWLR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightningstrike Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Bro, should be pistol lah. Lobster lives in very deep and cold waters so will not last long in our tank too. I have the pistol you describe, not not free. Have to pay $18 for it. So consider yourself "heng" not true...... my lobsters were the first crusteceans i put in my reef tank and till now they r still surviving happily...... Quote Austin the Westie: "I may be your best friend, but you are my everything". Lightning Strike's Back!!! Reefkeeping Is Not My Hobby, It's My Obsession. Austin's Birthday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gouldian Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 not true...... my lobsters were the first crusteceans i put in my reef tank and till now they r still surviving happily...... Really bro, it is possible to let us have a glimpse of it? Please....... All the while I thought they need low temp thus dun even dare to consider. Also, the impression I get is that lobsters are pretty big right? By the way bro, where do you get them and how much? Quote "Reefs, like forests, will only be protected in long term if they are appreciated" Dr. J.E.N. Veron Australian Institute of Marine Science -----------------------------------------------------------------------Member of:UEN: T08SS0098FPlease visit us here: http://www.facebook....uaristSocietySG Facebook Group: http://www.facebook....gid=34281892381 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gouldian Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 Btw is good or bad hving pistol in our marine tank? For me, I feel that pistol are a great addition to my tank, I like to see them re-docorating the rocks and subtrate. Also, due to there digging they will move and aerate the substrates. Another thing that I like about pistols is the symbiosis relationship it has will shrimp gobies. When you introduce a shrimp goby to the pistol they will both pair up. They pistol will provide shelter for the goby while the goby will in return be the eye of the pistol as most pistols have very poor eyesights. Anyway, I just bought another pistol from ML yesterday evening, the red banded one. ($16). Quote "Reefs, like forests, will only be protected in long term if they are appreciated" Dr. J.E.N. Veron Australian Institute of Marine Science -----------------------------------------------------------------------Member of:UEN: T08SS0098FPlease visit us here: http://www.facebook....uaristSocietySG Facebook Group: http://www.facebook....gid=34281892381 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightningstrike Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 Really bro, it is possible to let us have a glimpse of it? Please....... All the while I thought they need low temp thus dun even dare to consider. Also, the impression I get is that lobsters are pretty big right? By the way bro, where do you get them and how much? very difficult to take a shot of them as they always hide in dark corners and only venture out for food when the lights r off. both my lobsters r abt 2 to 3" in length. not too big. i bought them when i juz started off abt 1/2 a year back from L35, blk D in pasir ris. hope these info helps. Quote Austin the Westie: "I may be your best friend, but you are my everything". Lightning Strike's Back!!! Reefkeeping Is Not My Hobby, It's My Obsession. Austin's Birthday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gouldian Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 Thanks bro, will keep a look out. :-) Quote "Reefs, like forests, will only be protected in long term if they are appreciated" Dr. J.E.N. Veron Australian Institute of Marine Science -----------------------------------------------------------------------Member of:UEN: T08SS0098FPlease visit us here: http://www.facebook....uaristSocietySG Facebook Group: http://www.facebook....gid=34281892381 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammy Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 what !!! the price of pistol has shot up to 16 to 18 dollars >>??? i noe the red banded one is more ex but last time i got it only for 8 dollars in ###### and the normal white orange for 5... bad experience with them , need to clear all the rock to get them out haha Quote 2x1.5x1.5 tank Lighting: AI hydra 52HD Skimmer: Deltec SC 1455 Reactor: Minimax; rowaphos Skimz ; NP biopellets Wave Maker: MP 40 WQD Return pump: Eheim 1262 Chiller: Arctica 1/10 hp A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel -- Proverbs 12:10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gouldian Posted May 21, 2004 Share Posted May 21, 2004 what !!! the price of pistol has shot up to 16 to 18 dollars >>??? i noe the red banded one is more ex but last time i got it only for 8 dollars in ###### and the normal white orange for 5... bad experience with them , need to clear all the rock to get them out haha I belivee there is still pple selling at about $8. But in ML you pay slightly higher for the assurance, friendship plus service. Quote "Reefs, like forests, will only be protected in long term if they are appreciated" Dr. J.E.N. Veron Australian Institute of Marine Science -----------------------------------------------------------------------Member of:UEN: T08SS0098FPlease visit us here: http://www.facebook....uaristSocietySG Facebook Group: http://www.facebook....gid=34281892381 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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