SHRIMP – TIGER PISTOL Alpheus bellulus
$39.99 – $44.99
The Tiger Pistol Shrimp, also known as the Tiger Snapping Shrimp or Snapping Shrimp, have brown/orange and white bands along the dorsal side of its body, white on the ventral side, and a uniquely larger left claw. In the aquarium, when this claw opens and closes, it sounds like a loud clicking noise. Tiger pistol shrimp originate from the Indo-Pacific and reach a maximum size of approximately 3″. More of a nocturnal forager, the Tiger pistol shrimp may be seldomly seen out and about during the day. These shrimp make a burrow under liverock, which will be shared with a goby typically from the Amblyeleotris or Stonogobiops genera in a symbiotic relationship. Because these shrimp have poor eye sight, the goby acts as a look out for predators while the shrimp provides a home for the goby; both also benefit in sharing food resources. Popular compatible gobies include Randall’s Goby (Amblyeleotris randalli), Antenna Hifin Goby (Stonogobiops nematodes), Yasha Goby (Stonogobiops yasha), and Yellow Watchman Goby (Cryptocentrus cinctus).
Care Level: Easy
Temperament:Â Peaceful
Reef Compatible:Â Yes
General Description: The Tiger Pistol Shrimp, also known as the Tiger Snapping Shrimp or Snapping Shrimp, have brown/orange and white bands along the dorsal side of its body, white on the ventral side, and a uniquely larger left claw. In the aquarium, when this claw opens and closes, it sounds like a loud clicking noise. Tiger pistol shrimp originate from the Indo-Pacific and reach a maximum size of approximately 3″. More of a nocturnal forager, the Tiger pistol shrimp may be seldomly seen out and about during the day. These shrimp make a burrow under liverock, which will be shared with a goby typically from the Amblyeleotris or Stonogobiops genera in a symbiotic relationship. Because these shrimp have poor eye sight, the goby acts as a look out for predators while the shrimp provides a home for the goby; both also benefit in sharing food resources. Popular compatible gobies include Randall’s Goby (Amblyeleotris randalli), Antenna Hifin Goby (Stonogobiops nematodes), Yasha Goby (Stonogobiops yasha), and Yellow Watchman Goby (Cryptocentrus cinctus).
Diet Requirements: Tiger pistol shrimp are carnivores. They will forage on the substrate for meaty foods, such as frozen brine shrimp or mysis shrimp, and various pellet foods.
Tank Requirements: An established, minimum aquarium size of 15 gallons with a deep sand bed for burrowing is recommended to house a Tiger pistol shrimp alone, or a Tiger pistol shrimp and goby pair. Maintaining stable water parameters is a component to the success of keeping this invertebrate; Tiger pistol shrimp are intolerable of high nitrates. Regular water changes are necessary to replenish iodine that is important for the proper molting of Tiger pistol shrimp. Generous live rock and caves will mimic the Tiger pistol shrimp’s natural environment. Recommended water conditions: 76-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.024-1.026.
Purchase Size: 1″ to 1-1/2″
Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Purchase size is approximate.
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