Pistol shrimp

Quick Facts

common name : Pistol shrimp

Family : Alpheidae

Body Size : 5.50cm

Keeping : Easy

Life Span : Up to 4 years

Colors : Lots of color variations (White, green, red, brown, etc.)

Tank Size : 110 liters

Temperature : 22 – 28°C 

Other Names : Snapping shrimp

Salinity : 30.4 – 36.5

Carbonate Hardness : 7 – 12

pH : 8.1 – 8.4

Nitrate Livel :

diet : Carnivore

Reef Safe : Yes

Fish Reef : Yes

Invertebrate Safe : with caution