M&M's Tank

[Altantis]

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

[Altantis]

Close Up Pix - Green Ric

[jervismun]

Emm... Pistol Shrimp... messing up the Zoos... give the Pistol a bullet Bro can take a full tank pix?

[Altantis]

See the supermini Green Ric in the centre (the left is the 1st pix just posted, whereas the right one is the 2nd)

[Altantis]

Emm... Pistol Shrimp... messing up the Zoos... give the Pistol a bullet

Here we cannot keep "fire power" la

[Altantis]

Final few pix

Recap on the RED

MAN

EATER

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.... ZOOS

SEE the GREEN Line on the mouth

[jervismun]

I have 2 frags of these... but ur colours are nicer

[Altantis]

Bro can take a full tank pix?

U mean this pix

[Altantis]

OK... Tank Pix taken more recent

[Altantis]

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[jervismun]

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.

[Altantis]

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

[jervismun]

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...

[Terryz_]

I think they are Yumas than RIc... But i cannot see the mouth... So not sure also... But look more like a yumas...

[marble]

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

[Altantis]

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

[Qxnviolet]

??? 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.

[Altantis]

??? 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

[monki]

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Last pix of the day

Preview for tomorrow

Hey Bro Altantis,

Where's the update?

[Altantis]

The Preview pix on yesterday night

[Altantis]

Still got free Mini Pearl Bubble Coral

[Altantis]

Under Blue Light only

[Altantis]

Common ones (not fully open)

[Altantis]

Last pix of the Night

[monki]

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