Pistol Shrimp - Alphedae

Pistol Shrimp are also known as Snapping Shrimp from the Carabbean and are easy to care for and dorm symbiotic relationships with a variety of fish and anemones. Category Invertebrate Care Easy Diet Omnivore Maximum Size 2 Inches Origin Florida Supplements Calcium, Magnesium, Iodine Water Condition 72-78 F, dkh 8-12, PH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025 Water Flow Normal Light Normal Reef Compatible Yes Compatibility See Chart    Pistol Shrimp also known as Snapping Shrimp may form a symbiotic relationship with Anemones. It is found in a variety of colors and sizes. Snapping Shrimp are not easily sexed, but the males of many species are thought to have a larger pincher. The sound it makes comes from an appendage on the pincher which moves when the pincher is opened or closed and water is ejected. It is not harmful and will not pose any threat in the tank, with the possible exception of smaller shrimp. Pistol shrimp form a beneficial relationship the with gobies, anemo