Tiger Pistol Shrimp - Alpheus bellulus Dwarf Parrots

Tiger Pistol Shrimp - Alpheus bellulus Dwarf ParrotsTiger Pistol Shrimp (Alpheus bellulus) The Tiger Pistol Shrimp, Alpheus bellulus, is a fascinating marine snapping shrimp with a cream to yellow body, bold tiger like brown or orange patterning and one enlarged snapping claw. Also known as the Tiger Snapping Shrimp or Tiger Alpheus Shrimp, this Indo West Pacific species is best known for forming a natural partnership with suitable shrimp gobies. It is reef safe with caution, highly entertaining to

Maximum Size:Usually around 12–15 cm across

rock and sand

It is usually suitable for active reef communities

Some of the refractometers currently available to the aquarium hobby are designed for measuring saltwater (sodium chloride or brine solution) and not true ‘seawater’

admired for its elongated body

Its enlarged claw can make a sharp clicking or snapping sound

but often become more confident once settled and feeding well

Generally safe with corals and most sessile invertebrates

crabs and other small or slow-moving invertebrates

Messmate Pipefish

Also known as the Halfbarred Goby

being an excellent addition to most aquariums