Today I noticed what looks like 2 tiny mantis shrimp scuttling about on my live rock. They are clear bodied and about 1/4" long, and I did notice the mantis-like appendages on the front section. There are only snails and hermits in the tank right now, should I wait to see how big these guy will get - I have to admit the brightly colored ones are pretty interesting. Or are they considered pests and should I just try to nab them now?
Also, a question about copepods. Will they just naturally come in on the live rock or should I give the population a boost and buy some to add to the tank? I'd eventually (MONTHS down the road) like to add a mandarin goby and I wasn't sure if it was worth it to add copepods now or just wait for the population to establish itself naturally.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Also, a question about copepods. Will they just naturally come in on the live rock or should I give the population a boost and buy some to add to the tank? I'd eventually (MONTHS down the road) like to add a mandarin goby and I wasn't sure if it was worth it to add copepods now or just wait for the population to establish itself naturally.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.