Amazing and highly intelligent creatures. They are on top of my "must have someday" list, along with cuttlefish. Great pictures, is that mantis in your tank?
I just trapped the one I had in my tank by accident a few weeks ago. Like you said, so amazing, just not when they're wreaking havoc on your tank! It's a shame they get eaten
I was at PW in Copaigue yesterday and they had one there too. He wouldn't turn around to say hi. Only gave me his back so I couldn't get a good look at his beautiful colors.