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Alpheus armatus
Alpheus armatus - Common name: Red armed pistol shrimp. With a snap of its claw, this shrimp can send a burst of sediments towards its opponent, hence its name pistol shrimp.
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For your zone EUROPE la France, delivery fees are 24,90 € with carrier EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo - Levend
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| ZONE 300 SUISSE | Suisse - EXPRESS 24H Vivant - Live - Lebenden - Vivo – Levend | 0 à 100 000 € | 44,90 € |
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- Delivery price Europe
- Fixed price €29 - Offered starting from €249 of living*
- Minimum order amount for live products
- 50€ excluding shipping costs. For the well-being of the animals, do not make them travel alone.
- Approximate size
- S 2 cm / M 3-4 cm
- Maintenance
- Medium
- Temperament
- Neither peaceful nor aggressive
- Food
- Detritivore
- Reef compatibility
- Compatible
- Recommended number
- Several individuals
- Price according to size
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- Delivery date
- Choose your delivery day at the "Address" step in your cart.
- Package information for the winter period
- A hole is made in the cardboard to supply the chemical heater with oxygen.
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Alpheus armatus – Red Armed Pistol Shrimp for Reef Aquarium
The Alpheus armatus, also known as the red pistol shrimp, is a unique marine shrimp with spectacular behavior. Native to the reefs of the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean, it is renowned for its claw snapping ability to produce a high-pressure shock wave. This impressive defense mechanism helps to scare off predators or fend off rivals.
A Pistol Shrimp with Fascinating Defensive Behavior
This decapod crustacean primarily lives in sediments or under rocks. Highly territorial, the Alpheus armatus digs a burrow which it defends vigorously. Its main weapon is an asymmetrical claw, the snapping of which can project a jet of sediments towards its adversary. This quick movement, almost invisible to the naked eye, is the reason for its nickname pistol shrimp.
Compatibility and Behavior
The Alpheus armatus shrimp is often observed in symbiosis with a burrowing goby (such as Stonogobiops sp.). While the shrimp digs and maintains a burrow, the goby provides constant vigilance against dangers. This spectacular association brings remarkable ethological interest to the reef aquarium.
Maintenance Conditions
- Recommended minimum volume: 60 to 100 liters
- Temperature: 24°C to 27°C
- pH: 8.0 to 8.4
- Decor: sandy substrate, rocky hideouts, live rocks
- Water movement: moderate
Feeding
The Alpheus armatus pistol shrimp is omnivorous and detritivorous. It consumes:
- Organic debris
- Small benthic prey
- Artemia, mysis, krill, and other frozen or fresh foods
Why Choose Alpheus armatus?
- A crustacean with unique behavior and an impressive defensive snap
- Compatible with most peaceful fish and burrowing gobies
- Contributes to substrate activity
- Easy to maintain in a well-designed reef aquarium
Discreet during the day and active around its burrow, the Alpheus armatus is a fascinating pistol shrimp that adds character to any reef tank. When associated with a goby, it becomes a true miniature scene of marine life to observe daily.
Alpheus armatus - Common name: Red armed pistol shrimp. With a snap of its claw, this shrimp can send a burst of sediments towards its opponent, hence its name pistol shrimp.
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