Alpheus rubromaculatus (Red-Spotted Pistol Shrimp) and Lotilia graciliosa (Gracile Goby) - !SIMBIOSIS!

Alpheus rubromaculatus (Red-Spotted Pistol Shrimp) and Lotilia graciliosa (Gracile Goby) - !SIMBIOSIS!
£80.00

  • Appearance:

    • The Alpheus rubromaculatus is a small shrimp with white spots, snapping claw used for defense and communication.
    • The Lotilia graciliosa (Gracile Goby) has a slender body with a pale yellow and white pattern, perfectly adapted for cohabitation with the shrimp.

  • Size:

    • Pistol Shrimp: Up to 2 inches (5 cm)
    • Goby: Up to 2.5 inches (6 cm)

  • Habitat:

    • Requires fine sandy substrate for burrowing.
    • Best kept in a nano reef or larger marine tank with ample hiding spaces.
    • These species form a symbiotic relationship, where the shrimp digs and maintains the burrow, and the goby provides watchful protection.

  • Diet:

    • Pistol Shrimp: Feeds on small meaty foods, pellets, and detritus.
    • Goby: Carnivorous – eats zooplankton, small crustaceans, and high-quality frozen foods.

  • Temperament:

    • Peaceful, ideal for reef aquariums.
    • The shrimp is shy and relies on the goby for safety.

  • Care Level: Easy – suitable for beginner reef keepers.