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Green Alpheus Shrimp - Common name: Pistol Shrimp. With a snap of its claw, this shrimp can send a burst of sediment towards its predator, hence its name Pistol Shrimp. This shrimp lives in rocks or sand and can live in symbiosis with gobies of the type Stonogobiops dracula, Stonogobiops nematodes, Stonogobiops xanthorhinica, and Stonogobiops yasha.
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The Alpheus sp. shrimp, nicknamed the green pistol shrimp, is a remarkable species due to its spectacular defensive behavior and its ability to live in symbiosis with certain reef gobies. Its claw snap produces an underwater shockwave that deters predators and ensures its safety.
Thanks to its hypertrophied claw, this shrimp can project a jet of sediment towards its opponents. This snap, audible to the human ear, functions as a true defensive weapon in its natural habitat. This rare behavior in the reef universe makes it a valuable asset for aquarists seeking dynamic and original biotopes.
The green Alpheus generally lives in rocks or sandy sediments of the aquarium, where it digs tunnels and maintains a burrow. It can live alone or in pairs, but reveals its full behavioral potential when associated with a goby partner.
This species is known for its exceptional symbiotic relationship with gobies of the genus Stonogobiops such as:
In this symbiosis, the shrimp digs and maintains the burrow while the goby stands guard. This duo is not only fascinating to observe but also contributes to the balance of the reef aquarium.
Omnivorous, this shrimp consumes:
With the green Alpheus sp., you add an intelligent and interactive substrate cleaner to your aquarium. Associated with a sentinel goby, it forms a harmonious and natural duo that will delight reef aquarists.