Pistol shrimp are harmless to other tank mates but will defend their territory by quickly opening and closing their specifically adapted claw to make a popping noise. A reef safe shrimp that will symbiotically pair with many gobies and jaw fish for protection and house sharing.
| COMMON NAME: | Green Pistol Shrimp | ||
| SCIENTIFIC NAME: | Alpheus euphrosyne | ||
| 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% |
- 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