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Pistol Shrimp
Alpheus randalli
Family: Alpheidae
📍 Indo-Pacific sandy reef flats
Famous for its symbiosis with watchman gobies — the shrimp digs a burrow and the goby guards the entrance. Pairs perfectly with Yellow Watchman or Randall's Pistol Goby. Produces a loud snapping sound.
Keeping this species
- pH
- 8.1–8.4
- diet
- omnivore — detritus, meaty foods
- maxSize
- 2 inches
- minTankSize
- 10 gallons
- temperature
- 72–82°F (22–28°C)
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Temperature
72–82°F
22–28°C
Natural Habitat Temperature
81°F — 82°F seasonal range · (Jan low, May high)