HELP!!!Whats the best way to get rid of baby mantis on a live rock

[philippine_deep]

I woke up in the middle of the night and turn the lights on my tank and I saw a lot of baby mantis and small crabs on a live rock is there a way to flush them out without hurting live rock.My tank is almost 3 weeks now and I think the rock is growing a lot a good stuff on it.Can you please give me your expertise.Your help is highly appreciated.

 

[moruti]

You could try putting the rock in a bowl of saltwater that's significantly saltier than the water in Your aquarium, e.g. SG of say, 1.035.

 

[pegboy]

How small are they? If they are really small and all over the rock it may just be copepods, which are good.

 

[philippine_deep]

Thx for all your info,I think it might be copepods it looks white color and has a tiny antenna on it are this OK to keep.

 

[corky]

copepods are o.k. They are a sign of a healthy tank and are a food source for some fish. Sounds like you got some pretty good live rock. Keep an eye out on the crabs if you have any corals. Some are ok and others aren't.

 

[03]

try buying a trap at your high end fish store they will have them.