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Alpheus bellulus

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Tiger Pistol Shrimp
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")

sg 1.020 - 1.025
pH 8.1 - 8.4
Temp. 295.15 K
71.6 °F
531.27 °R

300.15 K
80.6 °F
540.27 °R
22 -27 °C (71.6-80.6°F)

Water Hardness

8-12 °d

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Carnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

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

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