{"product_id":"candy-cane-pistol-shrimp-alpheus-spp-i-ma21","title":"Candy Cane Pistol Shrimp – Alpheus spp.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCandy Cane Pistol Shrimp (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlpheus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spp.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a fascinating marine shrimp known for its bold red-and-white banded coloration, burrowing behavior, and specialized snapping claw. Members of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlpheus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e belong to the family Alpheidae, a diverse group commonly known as pistol or snapping shrimp. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.marinespecies.org\/aphia.php?id=514884\u0026amp;p=taxdetails\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eWorld Register of Marine Species\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePistol shrimp get their name from an enlarged claw capable of producing their characteristic audible \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“snap.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In the aquarium, these shrimp spend much of their time around the substrate and rockwork, where they construct and maintain burrows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of their most interesting behaviors is the ability of some \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlpheus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species to establish a partnership with compatible shrimp gobies. The shrimp maintains and excavates the shared burrow while the goby serves as a lookout for approaching danger. This shrimp-goby relationship can be one of the most interesting natural behaviors to observe in a reef aquarium. Candy Cane Pistol Shrimp sold specifically as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlpheus randalli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are particularly well known for this behavior. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.queencitycorals.com\/product\/candy-can-pistol-shrimp\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eQueen City Corals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCandy Cane Pistol Shrimp are omnivorous scavengers and should be provided with a varied diet. They will consume available organic foods around their burrow but should not be expected to survive solely as a cleanup-crew animal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlpheus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e spp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Alpheidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Candy Cane Pistol Shrimp, Candy Cane Snapping Shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally peaceful but territorial around its burrow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally reef safe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivore \/ scavenger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Offer a varied marine diet including mysis shrimp, finely chopped marine foods, quality sinking pellets, and other appropriately sized meaty foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Placement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sand bed and lower rockwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide a sand bed suitable for burrowing along with rockwork that offers protected areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 75–80°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 1.023–1.026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 8.1–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehavior:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Burrowing shrimp with a specialized snapping claw. Some \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlpheus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e species may form a symbiotic relationship with compatible shrimp gobies. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.centridae.com\/en\/fish\/pistol-shrimp?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eCentridae\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Considerations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Place rockwork securely so burrowing underneath it cannot cause unstable rocks to shift. Avoid housing with fish that commonly prey on ornamental crustaceans. Like other marine invertebrates, pistol shrimp should not be exposed to copper-based medications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43639404429545,"sku":"I MA0121","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/candy-cane-pistol-shrimp-alpheus-spp-burrowing-shrimp-pea-i-ma21.jpg?v=1791403261","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/candy-cane-pistol-shrimp-alpheus-spp-i-ma21","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}