Tiger Pistol Shrimp (Alpheus bellulus)
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Item #: INV_SHR_PISTOL_TIGER
Manufacturer: Shrimp Mfg. ID: INV_SHR_PISTOL_TIGER
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Our Price: $16.22
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Description:
The Tiger Pistol Shrimp is a 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
| COMMON NAME: | Tiger Pistol Shrimp | |
| SCIENTIFIC NAME: | Alpheus bellulus | |
| SIZE AVAILABLE: | ~1/2 inch | |
| MINIMUM TANK SIZE: | 30 gallons | |
| FOOD/DIET: | Omnivore | |
| CARE LEVEL: | Moderately Easy | |
| REEF SAFE: | Yes | |
| AVAILABILITY: | Most always available - 99% | |
Product Reviews:
| Reviewed 5 times | Average Rating: |  |
| lloyd towne of Idaho
Excellent! |
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Ordered him to hopefully pair with a watchman goby, they havent paired yet but got him super healthy and of course super quick. I will always order from R2go! |
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| Shay of WV
Tiger Pistol Shrimp |
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This is by far the neatest symbiotic relationship I've seen yet! I have an anemone and clownfish but this is so cute to watch! I bought this shrimp and the yellow watchman goby together. They arrived way smaller than I expected but they paired up within half an hour. The fish freaked out until it found the shrimp. The shrimp started digging right away and let me tell you...do not let it's tiny size fool you! They can really move some sand quickly! The shrimp kept coming out of it's cave and "looking" towards the fish like hello, here I am! (These shrimp are blind and rely on the goby). They are so funny to watch. So while the shrimp is cute as can be by itself, I suggest getting a watchman goby of some type to go with it. Unless the goby is at the entrance to their cave I never know where the shrimp is so don't expect to watch it much. When your shrimp arrives don't be shocked if it's tiny. They are so cute and enjoyable to watch when they are digging (when you can actually see them). I am happy that reefs2go paired me with a fish and shrimp of equal size. I'm sure they would have been ok if they hadn't been similar in size but I like it better this way. |
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| Emily of Texas
Busy little worker |
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Paired up with my Yellow Watchman instantly and set to work on intricate tunnels in and under the sand and live rock. He even uses empty shells to stabilize openings and closes off the entrances at night to sleep in safety with his goby. GREAT investment, so fun to watch!! |
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| danielle of ma
tiger shrimp |
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I purchased this shrimp about 6 months ago and while he was on the small side when I received him, he was nice and healthy and bonded right away with my prawn goby. He is now about 2 inches and going strong and one of the most interesting things to watch. Def a great addition!!! |
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| Gabe of Columbus, OH
tiger pistol shrimp |
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Arrived in great condition, and almost instantly bonded with my yellow watchman goby. Thanks! |
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