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Bullseye Snapping Shrimp
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Bullseye Snapping Shrimp

Alpheus soror

The Bullseye Snapping Shrimp may also be called the Blue Spot Snapping Shrimp. The body is bright yellow/orange coloration with purple claws and a blue Bullseye dot on each side of the body. These beneficial shrimp will constantly move gravel making them excellent sand stirrers in the reef aquarium,
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Compatibility at a Glance

Reef compatible — can be kept with reef
Coral compatible — can be kept with coral
Invertebrates compatible — can be kept with invertebrates

Bullseye Snapping Shrimp is considered reef safe — it can generally be kept in tanks with corals and sessile invertebrates without damaging them.

Compatibility

Reef Compatible Coral Compatible Invertebrate Compatible

Care Parameters

Type:
invert
Aggression:
peaceful
Swimming Zone:
Surface
Midwater
Bottom
bottom
Minimum Tank:
24 gallons
Schooling:
No
Diet:
omnivore
Safety:
Reef
Coral
Invert

Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

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Tank Compatibility