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Alpheus bellulus 3-4 cm
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Alpheus bellulus

The Tiger Pistol Shrimp

Alpheus bellulus shrimp, also known as the tiger pistol shrimp. This shrimp is symbiotic with gobies; you can hear a sound it makes with its claws. It can live in symbiosis with gobies of the Stonogobiops yasha type.

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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
3-4 cm
Maintenance
Easy
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Package information for the winter period
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Alpheus bellulus – Tiger Pistol Shrimp in Symbiosis with Goby

The Alpheus bellulus, also known as the tiger pistol shrimp, is a reef crustacean as aesthetic as it is useful. Native to the Indo-Pacific Ocean, this shrimp is highly valued for its symbiotic behavior with gobies such as Stonogobiops yasha. With its hypertrophied claw, it emits a distinctive snapping sound, characteristic of the so-called "pistol" shrimps.

A Symbiotic Shrimp with Unique Stripes

The Alpheus bellulus shrimp is distinguished by its striped white and brown colors, earning it the nickname tiger pistol shrimp. It is famous for its peaceful and functional cohabitation with a sentinel goby. While it digs a burrow in the sand, the goby keeps watch over the surroundings. This natural symbiosis is fascinating to observe in a well-arranged 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, live rocks with hiding places
  • Water flow: moderate

Behavior and Compatibility

Very peaceful, the Alpheus bellulus remains discreet and stays close to its burrow. It can live alone but is even more interesting when associated with a partner goby. This shrimp poses no danger to fish, corals, or other invertebrates. It is ideal for community reef aquariums.

Feeding

The tiger pistol shrimp is omnivorous and detritivorous. It feeds on:

  • Organic debris
  • Small food particles in the sand
  • Artemia, mysis, frozen or fresh food

Why Choose Alpheus bellulus?

  • Fascinating symbiotic shrimp to observe
  • Compatible with gobies like Stonogobiops yasha
  • Peaceful behavior, ideal for reef aquariums
  • Easy to maintain if the decor is suitable
  • Builds tunnels contributing to sand aeration

The Alpheus bellulus is a tiger pistol shrimp both useful and captivating. In symbiosis with a goby, it offers a natural spectacle of cooperation and contributes to the biological balance of your marine aquarium.

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