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Ultralife X-Terminator Reef Aquarium Pest Trap for Mantis Shrimp

Ultralife X-Terminator Reef Aquarium Pest Trap for Mantis Shrimp

By Ultralife

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Ultralife X-Terminator Reef Aquarium Pest Trap for Mantis Shrimp

Ultralife X-Terminator Reef Aquarium Pest Trap for Mantis Shrimp

By Ultralife

Product Highlights

  • Removes mantis shrimp, crabs & pests fast
  • Safe for fish and larger invertebrates
  • Adjustable sensitivity for all sizes
  • Works in nano & standard reef tanks
  • Easy install, bait, and release process
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Description

The Ultralife X-Terminator Mantis Shrimp Crab Reef Aquarium Pest Trap is a must-have tool for every reef aquarium owner. If you notice missing fish or hear suspicious clicking sounds coming from your live rock, chances are you have unwanted hitchhikers like mantis shrimp, pistol shrimp, or crabs. These creatures can harm your tank’s delicate ecosystem. The X-Terminator trap offers an easy, safe, and effective solution to remove these pests without endangering your fish or other large organisms.

This Ultralife Reef Aquarium Pest Trap uses a unique mechanism sensitive to the slightest movements, ensuring even the sneakiest pests are caught. You can adjust the sensitivity to target larger or smaller creatures, making the X-Terminator versatile for all situations. By using the X-Terminator, you can protect your fish and maintain a healthy tank environment, making it an important part of water treatment for aquarium care.

Key Benefits:

  • Effective Pest Control: Quickly removes mantis shrimp, pistol shrimp, crabs, and other unwanted creatures.
  • Safe for Fish: Designed to target small pests without affecting larger fish or invertebrates.
  • Adjustable Sensitivity: Easily set to catch creatures of different sizes using the sensitivity adjuster.
  • Versatile Use: Ideal for nano tanks as well as standard reef aquariums.
  • Easy to Use: Simple installation, baiting, and release process make it convenient for any aquarium owner.
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INGREDIENTS ANALYSIS 

  • Durable aquarium-safe plastic

Attributes & Specifications

Targeted Pests

Mantis shrimp, pistol shrimp, crabs, small fish

Sensitivity Adjuster

Threaded, adjustable for larger or smaller creatures

Bait Type

Krill, freeze-dried foods, or similar

Safety

Fish-safe design, does not interfere with larger organisms

Usage

Suitable for reef aquariums and nano tanks

safety & precautions

  • Do not tamper with the trap inside the tank while fish are present.
  • Always adjust sensitivity carefully to prevent accidental capture of non-target species.
  • Keep bait clear of the trip panel for proper functioning.
  • Monitor the trap regularly to ensure captured pests do not suffer unnecessarily.
  • Release captured shrimp safely using a pencil or similar tool.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

  • Install the threaded sensitivity adjuster into the hole on the top rear of the trap.
  • Set the trap by gently releasing the door latch while pushing the door inward; the door will lock open.
  • Adjust release sensitivity by turning the adjuster clockwise for more sensitivity or counter-clockwise for less.
  • Place bait (krill, freeze-dried foods, etc.) into the rear of the trap, keeping it clear of the trip panel.
  • Place the baited trap in the aquarium as close as possible to the home of the unwanted creature.
  • The trap will catch the pests automatically.
  • To release captured shrimp, push the door open with a pencil until it remains open. Turn the trap upside down and allow the shrimp to exit safely.

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