Tiger Pistol Shrimp (Alpheus sp.) ZOA and beginner friendly

and beginner friendly

or polyps if hungry

as this is a shy species that prefers to live in and near its burrow

and a vivid yellow dorsal fin and tail

as low magnesium allows calcium and carbonate ions to precipitate out of solution before corals can use them

Tiger Pistol Shrimp (Alpheus sp.) ZOA and beginner friendlyThe Pistol Shrimp is one of the most entertaining reef inverts you can add, famous for its loud snapping sound and burrow building behaviour. It uses its specialized claw to create a sharp pop that can stun tiny prey and warn off threats. Most pistol shrimp spend their time digging and reinforcing a burrow under rockwork, and many species will form an incredible symbiotic partnership with watchman gobies. Why we love it Iconic snapping behavior and