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Scientific name - Alpheus sp
Family – Alpheidae
Common name – Snapping, Pistol, Symbiotic Shrimp
Range - Caribbean, Eastern Asia
Max Size – 2 in (6 cm)
Care Level – Easy
Temperament – Peaceful
Foods and feeding – This shrimp will scavenge food from the aquarium, but will appreciate small treats of meaty bits.
Supplements - Calcium, Magnesium, Iodine, Trace Elements
Aquarium suitability -
Reef compatibility – Yes
Captive care – This shrimp is known for its symbiotic relationship with Amblyeleotris or Stonogobiops gobies. They also can make a popping sound with their claws, similar to a mantis. Some species of the Pistol shrimp also have symbiotic relationships with sponges, anemones, or corals. They prefer a tank with dimmer lighting and lots of live rock. Like all invertebrates, they are extremely sensitive to nitrates and copper, and should only be kept in aquariums with pristine water conditions.
Family – Alpheidae
Common name – Snapping, Pistol, Symbiotic Shrimp
Range - Caribbean, Eastern Asia
Max Size – 2 in (6 cm)
Care Level – Easy
Temperament – Peaceful
Foods and feeding – This shrimp will scavenge food from the aquarium, but will appreciate small treats of meaty bits.
Supplements - Calcium, Magnesium, Iodine, Trace Elements
Aquarium suitability -
Reef compatibility – Yes
Captive care – This shrimp is known for its symbiotic relationship with Amblyeleotris or Stonogobiops gobies. They also can make a popping sound with their claws, similar to a mantis. Some species of the Pistol shrimp also have symbiotic relationships with sponges, anemones, or corals. They prefer a tank with dimmer lighting and lots of live rock. Like all invertebrates, they are extremely sensitive to nitrates and copper, and should only be kept in aquariums with pristine water conditions.
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