The shocking battle: Mantis Shrimp vs Giant Hermit Crab

In this video we have an epic showdown between my Peacock Mantis Shrimp and one of the biggest Algae/Rock Hermit Crabs I've ever seen. I thought this would be all over quickly but as you'll see this hermit crab doesn't know the meaning of the word quit and made a great opponent for my mighty mantis shrimp!

[@ady8084]

Bruce's drive and will to succeed are unparalleled in the shrimp world, a true gladiator of the fishtank. 🦐

[@z1az285]

Wow, Bruce's tactical awareness and problem solving is something that needs to be seen to be believed...and his landscaping. Diverse skills 😁

[@colinboneham7387]

That sure was an epic fight, n the song “I hear you knocking” kept coming to mind whilst watching.

[@MultiShammy]

I hear you knocking but you cant come in 🎵 😮

[@Nuh_uhhhhhhhh]

Bruce looks like he’s gotten more blue since you got him! Such a beautiful creature☺️

[@KungFuShrimp]

Bruce the second was quite red when I got him but he does seem to be changing colour with each molt

[@Nuh_uhhhhhhhh]

@@KungFuShrimp How big is Bruce v2 now? I’m looking into getting a mantis shrimp and I have some 2 inch diameter pvc for the burrow. Is that big enough?

[@KungFuShrimp]

2 inch pvc is what Bruce currently uses, he's about 4-5 inches at the moment but I may need to make it bigger as he grows

[@Nuh_uhhhhhhhh]

@@KungFuShrimp ok awesome! Tysm☺️

[@LoganOakes]

@@KungFuShrimp when will you post a new video?

[@nunyab666]

I just stumbled onto your channel and just love it. If this is the most recent video I hope you’re still putting out content. Love mantis shrimp and can barely watch these people who have them cramped in these tiny bare tanks and won’t leave them alone when they’re feeding. You have beautiful tanks and take great care of your animals and the videos are top notch. The presentation, the editing, all of it. Hope to see more.

[@KungFuShrimp]

There is definitely more to come, I'm glad you liked the video!

[@LoganOakes]

@@KungFuShrimp Please come back we need to see Bruce you’re content is amazing!!!!!!!!!

[@nalsteve0079]

Bro really did MUDAMUDAMUDAMUDAMUDA that hermit crab XD

[@Brazil144hopeful]

Bruce looking like man don't drop nothing else in this tank like that again or its going to be me and you

[@oy-wb8jv]

Reminds me of that time we were in the Roman Colosseum, the crowd was roaring for our blood- too bad you didn't make it...good times they were, mate !

[@pieternoeth6210]

What would work great with water quality is a roller filter. I love the setup with Bruce

[@KungFuShrimp]

An unpopular opinion these days buit I'm not a fan of roller filters or even filter socks if I can help it. For me it filters out too many of the good micro organisms. I prefer to run relatively slow flow through my sump to allow things in suspension to settle out then clean this out periodically.

[@slicker1444]

That was way cool ! Maybe look at trying to put his next pry in some type of enclosure and see if he can open it and then get after it ? The way octopus do ?

[@KungFuShrimp]

Funny you should say that as I have a similar plan for a future video in the works. Thanks for watching!

[@nmotz06]

@KungFuShrimp Great action scene and good educational commentary. Tank looks great, love the macro! Keep it up, my two sons love watching these.

[@lesflynn4455]

This is a great watch mate. Thanks for posting. New subscriber.

[@jamesbronz]

Thank you mate. Appreciate your video. Because of that, I have now subscribed!

[@LoganOakes]

So cool. You are one of my favorite youtubers

[@tesmith47]

Crab needs some attack capability

[@CrankyFranky2]

great channel, i'm amazed by this

[@KungFuShrimp]

Thank you very much!

[@DiamondLifer]

He definitely looked snug and he was rubbing his club like a fighter flexes his arm.

[@bobrze]

great vid, you seem to use similar repeating copyright free music for the fights, I recommend ‘united we stand by savfk’ as good copyright free music for Bruce’s fights I think it’d be cool

[@KungFuShrimp]

I'll check it out

[@catward1039]

Super interesting, I really enjoyed that view of wild life in our ocean, I am usually in trees :) Although some Macaques monkeys eat crab.

[@pdxoneway]

Your tank awesome first of all and id love if you could make a long video that you have the camera in a stationary set that we could let play like ambiance relaxing type video. That would dope. Something to fall asleep too

[@KungFuShrimp]

Thanks for the idea, that's definitely something I'll look to do. You might be interested in one of my old live streams that is similar to what you are asking for kzbin.info604RcNbTJKI

[@pdxoneway]

@@KungFuShrimp , oh cool thx. Yeah I looked around for videos like that but either the tank sucked or it had some crappy music in the background or it just wasn't real. I really enjoy everything you put out. I've learned a lot as well as I've been entertained . So thx a bunch

[@will_ofFye]

That was metal

[@321ssteeeeeve]

I would be afraid the MS’s clubs may receive hairline fractures within the club structure from hitting such a massive shell. Those crabs btw can become huge

[@ashleyartus1193]

They are mesmeric. 😊

[@Qbgarden]

Someone uploaded a video within tge last day about a peacock mantis losing to a emerald crab. Was awesome.

[@Ellersbee]

Poor hermit crab..just a innocent crab

[@rockets4kids]

I feel as if I have stumbled into the modern equivalent of the Roman gladiatorial battles...

[@KungFuShrimp]

Are you not entertained!

[@rockets4kids]

@@KungFuShrimp Supply the bread and you're all set!

[@VinnyUnion]

Does its punches get weaker each punched because of exhaustion or how long can they keep up 100% power for each punch? Oh lol 5:08

[@itsyaboiyzO]

8:12 Bruce issa Savaaaaage nice narration

[@isshanvimal5094]

Bug eyed crawmad vs hermit crawmad

[@jethro1260]

We really want to see 👀 more of Bruce, are going to be making anymore videos 📹 of him???

[@KungFuShrimp]

Yes definitely! Life's been a bit busy lately but I'm hoping to get a new video up soon

[@AndrewBamber]

Been showing your vids to my work colleagues, definitely need more Bruce action Andy 😁

[@KungFuShrimp]

It's coming but these things take time😉

[@AndrewBamber]

@@KungFuShrimp we've recently got a fish tank at work so I've asked the fishmasters for a ruby shrimp 😁

[@georgejudge6437]

He is a real champion of his tank :D

[@vincentwu2848]

I was surprised to see the mantis shrimp eat the shell too. And what the heck do you suppose he's doing when he picks up random items for his lair?

[@KungFuShrimp]

He doesn't actually eat the shell but cracks it open to get to the tasty goodness inside

[@punishedexistence]

I just wonder if he tries to go after the fish, or are they cool with each other?

[@LoganOakes]

Hopefully you come back soon.

[@jethro1260]

They call me BRUCE..

[@itzshenny2471]

Just added my peacock to the tank, he went to a spot in the tank and hasn’t left the spot and won’t eat about 2 hours of being in the tank. Is that normal?

[@KungFuShrimp]

Yes that's not unusual it can take a while for them to settle in. I would leave him in peace and try feeding again tomorrow

[@HansDelbruck53]

I was rooting for the crab. Didn't like seeing the shrimp finally pry (not prise) him off the rock.

[@marvincotton1919]

Bruce: 😈

[@BrokenArrow187]

Bruce is right handed

[@andrewlancefield3730]

Dunno this seems slightly sick

[@LoganOakes]

Oh my god why does everyone think that it’s cruel for a natural predator to hunt it’s prey like it is in the wild. Not everything is sunshine and rainbows. Don’t be so sheltered.

[@Brazil144hopeful]

🤣 i real life homemade nature show

[@Idiotboxxx]

poor hermit crab

[@wanteachannel7910]

Bener bener kuat tuh kepiting ..

[@user-df6bl9cc1t]

افضل قتال

[@Erol_808]

Poor crab 🦀

[@Randoverse]

Not a VS. but ok.

[@2277neo]

Pelea? Solo lo estás alimentando. El cangrejo nunca tuvo oportunidad.

[@genorrisbrown3714]

A 🗣 what about a lobster

[@KevinSimmons-gh5wg]

Im not staying under u all day i got work to do

[@Nosweat99]

Wtf is that thing?!

[@zionistinspectionday6566]

Hahaha 😆

[@yanyanvlogs5375]

bro the shell is big not the hermit crab you need a real big , matured, and an aggresive hermit crab because if the hermit crab is aggresive he will fight

[@kingtubbyleeperry]

This is no real battle. Sad to see. 😢

[@hgt2008]

It’s nice they let mentally disabled people own pets

[@sandwitch3540]

I really dislike the fact that you are placing hermit crabs, of all crabs to be destroyed by a mantis shrimp. Use normal crabs

[@i_nvade8098]

This is cruel. I don't like this.

[@LoganOakes]

Bro it’s not cruel it’s nature. Peacock mantis shrimp are predators. It’s just the circle of life

[@i_nvade8098]

@LoganOakes yea get the most dangerous shrimp out of ocean and then use it to destroy things. Very much like nature.

[@LoganOakes]

He’s not using it to destroy things he would just like to have a piece of the ocean. And it’s a natural predator so get over it. You can’t be so fragile. It’s nature for a predator to hunt it’s prey.

[@LoganOakes]

@@i_nvade8098 I hope you can understand.

[@Damateos-pn8ct]

This is nature bro. It’s ruthless.