Japanese Pistol Shrimp

Alpheus Shrimp should be added to well established aquariums with plenty of rockwork, cracks, caves, crevices and a sand bed for resting or hiding. Generally found hiding among the reefs in sand caves they build. Alpheus Shrimp will build a symbiotic relationship with Amblyeleotris or Stonogobiops Gobies. Shrimp do not see well and are warned of danger by their Goby and Shrimp share food with their Gobies. Invertebrates do not tolerate copper medications. Alpheus Shrimp are great for beginner hobbyists as they are peaceful and quit easy to care for. Be sure to monitor Iodine levels so that Shrimp are able to molt.

The Japanese Pistol Shrimp is also known as the Red Tiger Snapping Shrimp. Not often seen in the aquarium trade. Japanese Pistol Shrimp have a pincher that opens and closes moving water which makes a loud pistol like sound. Japanese Pistol Shrimp are generally red with a row of white spots, the back of the body is blue with a black eye spot. The antennae have red and white stripes. Japanese Pistol Shrimp can grow to 2".

Water conditions: Salinity 1.023 - 1.025 Temp (F) 72 - 78, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Hardness 8 - 12 dKH