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Pistol Shrimp
Alpheus randalli
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Makes a distinctive snapping sound. Forms a symbiotic burrow-sharing pair bond with watchman gobies — one of the most fascinating reef relationships.
CARE
Beginner
AGGRESSION
Low
MAX SIZE
2"
⚠ ADD WITH CAUTION
· Tank needs 1 more month of maturity
💰 BUDGET PICK
VALUE
★★★★★
WOW FACTOR
★★★★★
TYPICAL PRICE
~$15–25
The clicking burrow-digger that pairs with your watchman goby. Cheap gateway to one of the coolest symbiotic relationships in the reef.
🤝 SYMBIOTIC — pairs with another species for mutual benefit
🌊 WATER PARAMS
ParamStatusIdeal
TemperatureOK (78.4)72–82 °F
SalinityOK (1.025)1.023–1.027 sg
pHOK (8.22)8.0–8.4
Nitrate NO₃⁻OK (8.0)0–30 ppm
Tank Compatibility
Ocellaris ClownfishCompatible
Royal GrammaCompatible
Tailspot BlennyCompatible
Firefish GobyCompatible
Yellow TangCompatible
Six Line WrasseCompatible
Orchid DottybackCompatible
Torch CoralCompatible
Hammer CoralCompatible
Acropora SPSCompatible
Duncan CoralCompatible
Skunk Cleaner ShrimpCompatible
Turbo SnailCompatible
Blue Leg Hermit CrabCompatible