Tiger pistol shrimp
Alpheus bellulus
Família : Alpheidae
InvertebradoMarinhoshrimp
The tiger pistol shrimp is known for its claw capable of producing a powerful snapping sound.
Estado IUCN
LC
Pouco preocupante
Descrição
Alpheus bellulus, the tiger pistol shrimp, belongs to the family Alpheidae. It has a large claw that, when closed, creates a cavitation bubble producing a deafening snap, used to stun prey or communicate. Its coloration is brown-red with lighter bands. It often lives in symbiosis with gobies of the genera Amblyeleotris or Cryptocentrus, sharing a burrow.
Habitat
Região :
Sandy bottoms and reefs
Distribuição :
Parâmetros recomendados
Temperatura24–28 °C
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.1 mg/L
Cuidados
Dificuldade
3/5
Dieta
Carnívoro
Aquário mín.
80 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamanho adulto
5 cm
Esperança de vida
4 anos
Temperamento
Peaceful, but can be territorial
Propagação
Notas de cuidados
Requires a sandy substrate at least 5 cm deep for burrowing. Salinity 1.023-1.025, temperature 24-28°C. Can be kept with a partner goby. Diet: small pieces of fish, brine shrimp, mysis. Avoid burrowing fish.