Pistol shrimp are harmless to other tank mates but will defend their territory by quickly opening and closing their specifically adapted claw to make a popping noise. A reef safe shrimp that will symbiotically pair with many gobies and jaw fish for protection and house sharing.
| COMMON NAME: |
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Green Pistol Shrimp |
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| SCIENTIFIC NAME: |
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Alpheus euphrosyne |
| SIZE AVAILABLE: |
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~1/2 inch |
| MINIMUM TANK SIZE: |
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30 gallons |
| FOOD/DIET: |
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Omnivore |
| CARE LEVEL: |
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Moderately Easy |
| REEF SAFE: |
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Yes |
| AVAILABILITY: |
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Most always available - 99% |
- Peaceful shrimp which uses its front appendage to make a snapping noise which scares away potential danger.
Here are some gobies that will pair up with genus Alpheus pistol shrimp.
- Yasha Goby
- Diamond Watchman Goby
- Yellow Watchman Goby
- Orange Spotted Goby
- Pink Spotted Watchman Goby
- Randall's Shrimp Goby
- Tiger Watchman Goby
- Wheeler's Watchman Goby
- Pinkbar Goby
