Mantis shrimp problem

[macjmc]

Now I am nervous. I have a 29 gal and I hear clicking alot at night. I wasnt sure if it was a crab I had that lives in the rock or what. I know there is a decent size crab but he never comes all the way out of the rock so I never get to see him. I havent had anything come up missing or dead. It would have killed something by now I would think. I have had the tank up and running for about 9 months now. Do I have anything to worry about?

 

[fishy7]

Sounds like you have a pistol shrimp. Is it a single or multiple click. My mantis does 1 click while the pistol does several in a row. With nothing missing, you are fine. ME I have hundreads of hermit shells some cracked and many shrimp gone for no reason.

 

[firedog]

My pistol shrimp doesn't necessarily do multiple clicks. It may do only one sometimes. if nothing has disappeared, good chance it is just a pistol shrimp.
Also, some fish will make clicking sounds too. I believe clown fish will do it on occasion, not that I have heard it.

 

[fishy7]

Went fishing again last night. I cought 1 hermit crab but his shell was to large to fit in the back to get the prize. I will try again tonight.
I have never heard of clowns making a clicking noise. News to me. :thinking:

 

[firedog]

I haven't heard it myself, but I recall reading somewhere that clowns will click, I believe when defending territory. I don't remember where I read that. Anyone else heard of this or am I just full of it?

 

[fishy7]

Hey Firedog, another mystery of life.

I am sure some the experts will know something.
Still no luck last night either. I set the plate and he does not show up for dinner. The hermits show up, get trapped and dine. I may have to pull all my hermits. Thoughts? :thinking:

 

[mr_bill]

Originally Posted by FISHY7
Hey Firedog, another mystery of life.

I am sure some the experts will know something.
Still no luck last night either. I set the plate and he does not show up for dinner. The hermits show up, get trapped and dine. I may have to pull all my hermits. Thoughts? :thinking:
If you have a sump I'd put the hermits in that for a few nights.

 

[fishy7]

Originally Posted by Mr_Bill
If you have a sump I'd put the hermits in that for a few nights.
I was afraid you were going to say that. :thinking: I have a 100 or so. They are going to be confused.

 

[fishy7]

It has been 2 weeks now and I have not heard any noise from my tank. nada, zip, zilch, nothing.
I always hear something....
Does this mean:
A) he has died

B) he is full of food.

C) he is taking a break and does not need to make noise

D) sleeping

E) playing a game with me

I am not sure how these guys operate....

Thanks