{"product_id":"pistol-shrimp","title":"Pistol Shrimp","description":"\u003cp\u003eTiger Pistol Shrimp: The Reef's Fascinating Engineer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTiger Pistol Shrimp (Alpheus bellulus) are among the most captivating and beneficial invertebrates you can add to a reef aquarium. Famous for their symbiotic relationship with watchman gobies, these industrious shrimp are constantly excavating and maintaining burrows while producing their signature snapping sound that can be heard throughout your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy Tiger Pistol Shrimp?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFascinating symbiotic behavior with watchman gobies (sold separately)\u003cbr\u003e\nExcellent sand bed maintenance through constant excavation and sifting\u003cbr\u003e\nProduces distinctive snapping\/clicking sounds with oversized claw\u003cbr\u003e\nHelps aerate substrate and prevent anaerobic zones\u003cbr\u003e\nReef-safe and peaceful with other tank inhabitants\u003cbr\u003e\nEntertaining to watch as they engineer complex burrow systems\u003cbr\u003e\nCare Requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature: 72-78°F\u003cbr\u003e\nSalinity: 1.023-1.025\u003cbr\u003e\npH: 8.1-8.4\u003cbr\u003e\nRequires sand bed (2+ inches) for natural burrowing behavior\u003cbr\u003e\nProvide rocks or structures for burrow construction\u003cbr\u003e\nFeed meaty foods 2-3 times per week (mysis shrimp, pellets)\u003cbr\u003e\nPairing with Gobies: Tiger Pistol Shrimp form remarkable partnerships with watchman gobies (Yellow, Dracula, or Randall's). The nearly-blind shrimp maintains the burrow while the goby acts as lookout, creating one of nature's most fascinating symbiotic relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImportant Note: The shrimp's snapping sound can be surprisingly loud and may startle new reef keepers. This is completely normal behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTank Size: Minimum 10 gallons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach Tiger Pistol Shrimp is carefully quarantined and inspected to ensure you receive a healthy, active specimen ready to engineer fascinating burrows in your reef aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Empire Corals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52956507341079,"sku":"I55100","price":22.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/2746\/7287\/files\/image_1771818483.jpg?v=1777511204","url":"https:\/\/empirecorals.com\/products\/pistol-shrimp","provider":"Empire Corals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}