Pistol Shrimp: Candy Stripe

Latin Name

Alpheus sp.

Common Name

Also known as

Candy Stripe Pistol Shrimp, Symbiosis Shrimp

Fast Facts

This attractive Pistol Shrimp is generally colored with alternating red and white bands. Pistol Shrimps are also known as "symbiosis" shrimps from the mutually beneficial relationship the shrimp has with gobies . The goby, with better eyesight, warns the shrimp of predators, and the shrimp shares its food with the goby. Like all shrimps, they require careful acclimation. Sensitive to changes in specific gravity and pH, always acclimate slowly.

IMPORTANT ACCLIMATION NOTES
Shrimps often molt when shipped. The molt is such an exact duplicate of the shrimp that it is easily mistaken for a dead shrimp! ANY SHRIMP THAT MOLTS DURING SHIPPING SHOULD BE ACCLIMATED VERY SLOWLY OVER SEVERAL HOURS WITH DRIP METHOD ACCLIMATION. Again, molting in transit is not unusual, nor is it preventable. Don't be alarmed if this happens, but ACCLIMATE VERY SLOWLY.

Sizes

Around 1/2"-1"

Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult)

Related Inverts

Pistol Shrimp: Tiger, More Shrimps

Availability

Occasionaly Available

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Pistol Shrimp: Candy Stripe

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Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.