Name: Pistol Shrimp; Tiger - Alpheus sp.
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Pistol Shrimp; Tiger - Alpheus sp.

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Description

🔍 Description:
The Tiger Pistol Shrimp is a burrowing marvel with bold striping and a massive snapping claw it uses to stun prey and communicate. These shrimp are best known for forming symbiotic partnerships with Shrimp Gobies (like Watchman Gobies), sharing a burrow in exchange for visual defense.

They are expert diggers and constantly rearrange the sandbed to reinforce their tunnels. Their snapping sound — a sharp click — is harmless to tankmates but adds personality to your reef.

Must Have

✅ Why They're a Must-Have:

Symbiotic Superstar: Forms fascinating relationships with Gobies, creating one of the most popular duos in reefkeeping.

Sandbed Engineer: Keeps substrate stirred and oxygenated, reducing dead zones and detritus buildup.

Scavenger: Picks up meaty leftovers and contributes to tank cleanliness.

Reef Safe With Caution: Won’t touch coral or clean-up crew unless provoked — but may defend its territory if cramped.

Notes for Success

⚠️ Notes for Success:

Needs Deep Sandbed: Provide at least 2–3 inches of sand for burrowing.

Secure Rockwork: Pistol shrimp dig under rocks — unstable scapes can collapse.

Pair with Gobies: Works beautifully with species like Yellow Watchman, Yasha, or Hi-Fin Gobies.

May Snap at Small Inverts: Avoid with tiny shrimp (e.g., Sexy Shrimp) or extremely docile nano critters.

Best Used For

🧽 Best Used For:

Reef tanks with sandbeds and goby-shrimp pair potential

Hobbyists seeking interesting behavior and interaction

Tanks needing sand aeration and subtle detritus cleanup