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Snapping Shrimp, Red Banded
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Snapping Shrimp, Red Banded

Alpheus randalli

The Red Banded Snapping Shrimp and its cousins all have a unique left pincher. The pincher is modified to produce a loud sound and stream of water whenever it is opened or closed. In the aquarium, it sounds like a loud clicking noise. Startling for the aquarist, it uses this skill in the wild to war
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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

Snapping Shrimp, Red Banded 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:
30 gallons
Schooling:
No
Diet:
carnivore
Safety:
Reef
Coral
Invert

Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

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Tank Compatibility