Tiger Pistol Shrimp (Alpheus bellulus)

The Tiger Pistol Shrimp is also known as Snapping Shrimp. These shrimp are known to form relationships with gobies. They will look out for each other and warn one another if there is danger nearby and will even share a burrow together with some foods. Tiger Pistol Shrimp are reef safe and their should be plenty of live rock and substrate. They can be given frozen and other types of meaty foods but will mostly go foraging for their own.

This shrimp is guaranteed for live arrival only.

• Care Level

  Beginner

• Tank Requirements

  10 gal minimum

• Reef Safe

  Yes

• Temperament

  Peaceful

• Diet

  Omnivore

• Current Size

  Approx. 1-1.25 inches

• Full-Size

  Approx. 3 inches

• Water Parameters

  0ppm, 72-78F, pH 8.0-8.3