SRC Member Altantis Posted May 19, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 19, 2006 Lucky Mr Pistol is a good shrimp as per report The Pistol Shrimp may also be called Symbiosis Shrimp and Snapping Shrimp. It is found in a variety of colors and sizes. Pistol Shrimp are not easily sexed, but the males of many species are thought to have a larger pincher. The sound it makes comes from an appendage on the pincher which moves when the pincher is opened or closed and water is ejected. The Pistol Shrimp can be easily confused with Mantis Shrimp if judged by sound only. Unlike the Mantis Shrimp, it is not harmful and will not pose any threat in the tank, with the possible exception of smaller shrimp. The name Symbiotic Shrimp comes from the equally beneficial relationship the Pistol Shrimp has with gobies (e.g.;Amblyeleotris or Stonogobiops). The goby, with better eyesight, warns the shrimp of predators. The shrimp share its food with the goby. Depending upon the species, Pistol Shrimp may also have symbiotic relationships with sponges, corals, or anemones (e.g.; Bartholomea annulata). It is beneficial to the tank as it churns the sand. It thrives in environments with sand, rock caves, and dim light. If in pairs, one will often stand guard at the burrow while the other is inside. The Pistol Shrimp is intolerant of copper or high nitrate levels, but needs a correct level of iodine in the water to promote proper molting. Pistol Shrimp will accept freeze-dried and frozen foods and bottom feeder tablets, as well as scavenge for algae in the aquarium Quick Stats Care Level: Easy Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.023-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4; dKH 8-12 Max. Size In Aquarium: Up to 2½" Color Form: Various Colorations Temperament: Peaceful Reef Compatible: Yes Diet: Omnivore Origin: Caribbean Family: Alpheidae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Altantis Posted May 19, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 19, 2006 Close Up Pix - Green Ric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jervismun Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Emm... Pistol Shrimp... messing up the Zoos... give the Pistol a bullet Bro can take a full tank pix? Quote Tank 60x40x40 Optiwhite Glass Tank Sump Elos 500 w/ Tunze Overflow Protein Skimmer Skimz Kone SK1 Return Pump Hydor Seltz L30 Wavemaker Hydor K1 Illumination 150W + 2 T5 Chiller Arctica 1/5hp w/ Aquabee 1000 Water Top-up Tunze Osmolator Dosing Pumps Grotech 3-Channels Calcium Reactor Deltec PF 501 Computer Aquatronica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Altantis Posted May 19, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 19, 2006 See the supermini Green Ric in the centre (the left is the 1st pix just posted, whereas the right one is the 2nd) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Altantis Posted May 19, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 19, 2006 Emm... Pistol Shrimp... messing up the Zoos... give the Pistol a bullet Here we cannot keep "fire power" la Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Altantis Posted May 19, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 19, 2006 Final few pix Recap on the RED MAN EATER . .. ... .... ZOOS SEE the GREEN Line on the mouth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jervismun Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 I have 2 frags of these... but ur colours are nicer Quote Tank 60x40x40 Optiwhite Glass Tank Sump Elos 500 w/ Tunze Overflow Protein Skimmer Skimz Kone SK1 Return Pump Hydor Seltz L30 Wavemaker Hydor K1 Illumination 150W + 2 T5 Chiller Arctica 1/5hp w/ Aquabee 1000 Water Top-up Tunze Osmolator Dosing Pumps Grotech 3-Channels Calcium Reactor Deltec PF 501 Computer Aquatronica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Altantis Posted May 19, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 19, 2006 Bro can take a full tank pix? U mean this pix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Altantis Posted May 19, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 19, 2006 OK... Tank Pix taken more recent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Altantis Posted May 19, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 19, 2006 This is a message from M&M's Tank. Our operating hours is from 10am till 3am. Please be informed that we will be closing in 15 mins time... Last pix of the day Preview for tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jervismun Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Can you zoom in to you clam? Remember the larger opening of the clam must always be at the bottom, the tube-like opening goes up. Quote Tank 60x40x40 Optiwhite Glass Tank Sump Elos 500 w/ Tunze Overflow Protein Skimmer Skimz Kone SK1 Return Pump Hydor Seltz L30 Wavemaker Hydor K1 Illumination 150W + 2 T5 Chiller Arctica 1/5hp w/ Aquabee 1000 Water Top-up Tunze Osmolator Dosing Pumps Grotech 3-Channels Calcium Reactor Deltec PF 501 Computer Aquatronica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Altantis Posted May 19, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 19, 2006 Can you zoom in to you clam? Remember the larger opening of the clam must always be at the bottom, the tube-like opening goes up. Just in time for the last last request on the day... thans Bro Jervis for shopping around Zoom In - Clam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jervismun Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Ok you got it corrent... very healthy specimen... it's nice to have a clam that can help you reduce 0.5% of your total NO3 content in the water So you need around 200 clams to be able to control your NO3 entirely... Quote Tank 60x40x40 Optiwhite Glass Tank Sump Elos 500 w/ Tunze Overflow Protein Skimmer Skimz Kone SK1 Return Pump Hydor Seltz L30 Wavemaker Hydor K1 Illumination 150W + 2 T5 Chiller Arctica 1/5hp w/ Aquabee 1000 Water Top-up Tunze Osmolator Dosing Pumps Grotech 3-Channels Calcium Reactor Deltec PF 501 Computer Aquatronica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryz_ Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 I think they are Yumas than RIc... But i cannot see the mouth... So not sure also... But look more like a yumas... Quote Member of: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member marble Posted May 20, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted May 20, 2006 Can you zoom in to you clam? Remember the larger opening of the clam must always be at the bottom, the tube-like opening goes up. Mine me asking y must it b tis way of placing e clam??? tks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Altantis Posted May 20, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 20, 2006 Mine me asking y must it b tis way of placing e clam??? tks Upper tube - intake air and food Lower hole - DISCHARGE waste ??? I also don't know lah Anyone can help to explain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Qxnviolet Posted May 20, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted May 20, 2006 ??? Nvm la...just leave it like that....haha. Maybe its because the foot of the clam is behind the "bigger hole"? The foot is where the clam attach themself to your rocks and putting the foot of the clam lower sounds logical? Oh, i like to tilt my clams towards the front of the tank for easier viewing. Quote My Newbie Tank Thread My Blog All pics taken with CanoN!~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Altantis Posted May 20, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 20, 2006 ??? Nvm la...just leave it like that....haha. Maybe its because the foot of the clam is behind the "bigger hole"? The foot is where the clam attach themself to your rocks and putting the foot of the clam lower sounds logical? Oh, i like to tilt my clams towards the front of the tank for easier viewing. Yes. But at my side, he clam will move LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member monki Posted May 20, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted May 20, 2006 This is a message from M&M's Tank.Our operating hours is from 10am till 3am. Please be informed that we will be closing in 15 mins time... Last pix of the day Preview for tomorrow Hey Bro Altantis, Where's the update? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Altantis Posted May 20, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 20, 2006 The Preview pix on yesterday night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Altantis Posted May 20, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 20, 2006 Still got free Mini Pearl Bubble Coral Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Altantis Posted May 20, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 20, 2006 Under Blue Light only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Altantis Posted May 20, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 20, 2006 Common ones (not fully open) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Altantis Posted May 20, 2006 Author SRC Member Share Posted May 20, 2006 Last pix of the Night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member monki Posted May 20, 2006 SRC Member Share Posted May 20, 2006 Whoa, u are starting a Zoo garden? i think your Red Man Eater Zoo and Bight Green Man Eater Zoos very powerful. Must have cost u a bomb. How much? Can PM me? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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