Alpheus bellulus
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| Tiger Pistol Shrimp | |
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| Tiger Pistol Shrimp | |
| Species | Alpheus bellulus |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Min. Tank Size | 56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL 15 US Gallons (56.8L) |
| Size | 1.575 in
2-4 cm (0.8-1.6") |
| pH | 8.1 - 8.4 |
| Temp. | 295.15 K 71.6 °F 531.27 °R 300.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Tiger Pistol Shrimp, Symbiosis Shrimp, Pretty Snapping Shrimp
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Unlike the Mantis Shrimp, the Tiger Pistol Shrimp is peaceful towards tankmates and will pair up with Shrimp Gobies, and indeed do better if paired with a Goby.
[edit] Diet
- More detail on diet...
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Unknown
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.
[edit] Pictures
[edit] External links
Facts about Alpheus bellulus
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Common name | Tiger Pistol Shrimp |
| Diet | Carnivore + |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Foods | Live Food +, and Other Foods + |
| Maximum Size | 1.575 in (4 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 8 + |
| Maximum hardness | 12 + |
| Maximum pH | 8.4 + |
| Maximum temperature | 300.15 K (27 °C, 80.6 °F, 540.27 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 15 US Gallon (56.781 liters, 56,781.177 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 8 + |
| Minimum pH | 8.1 + |
| Minimum temperature | 295.15 K (22 °C, 71.6 °F, 531.27 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Alpheus bellulus |
