they can and do often destroy just about anything, but if you want one, they can make a very interesting species tank
there are 2 basic types, one with club likeclaws and another with
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like, both can break glass too
if youwant one, you can get them online, or watch the board, there is often members who have just caught one that would be more than willing to give it up, however iw ould not add one to my main tank, not ever
in fact, now that i think about it, we do have a member here tonite, that just caught one, don't know how far you are from them or if they would ship, but i think the thread was called finally go it, mantis or something like that, you could ask, if you want one
EDITED: Caught that darn mantis!! WAS THE NAME OF THE POST