Pistol shrimp question

[johnatan2007]

Would a Candy Stripe Pistol Shrimp (Alpheus spp) be safe with sexy shrimp/bumble bee shrimp/ peppermint/ and pomp pom crabs?
Generally ive thought pistols to be aggresive towards other shrimp but then again there are some that are very passive so im stuck. help please! thanks

 

[RealReef7]

I have 4 lrg pistols and they get along fine with my other invert. It CAN kill other shrimps but most of the time its too chicken to come out of its tunnel. Btw if you have substrate put two powerheads facing the bottom back half of the tank. I did this so that the pistols cant burrow in the back, so they have no choice but to burrow up close for my viewing pleasure. Oh and do not do this if your tank is up and running.. it will make a huge mess.

 

[johnatan2007]

thank you for your help! i think il stick on the safe side and just start up a nano for the lil guy, the baby bumble bee shrimp will be thankfull. il try the powerhead tip you suggested

 

[RealReef7]

No problem, if you put him in a nano he wouldnt mind a nice goby as a mate plus chances of pairing up in a nano is high! Oh and when u try the powerhead method try to push all the sand towards the front so that you wont have a huge sandstorm. Good luck with your pistol.

 

[johnatan2007]

yea i bought a hi-fin red banded goby so hopefullt they pair up. thanks