HOW TO KILL PISTOL SHRIMP
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jakob4001
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you could try to bait it out into a 20 oz plastic coke bottle w/ some food; best if opening is placed nearest it's known location; don't kill it though; trade back to LFS or maybe a local fellow hobbysist; someone w/ a watchman goby might want it or simply remove thr LR that you know it's in & place in tub then carefully scoop it out when it comes out
von_rahvin
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welcome to the board. I would agree that baiting them out is the way to go. if you leave the botle or container near the hole for a few day and then do it you should have more success.
waterbury guy
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I have read the the Watchman Goby may become more reclusive when paired with a shrip. Can anyone confirm or deny this? Also curious on how the pistol shrimp is "noisy"??
cadbury
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Found some info for you, hope this helps:
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 Stenogobius). 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 are intolerant of copper or high nitrate levels, but need 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. The Pistol Shrimp are intolerant of copper or high nitrate levels, but need a correct level of iodine in the water to promote proper molting.
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 Stenogobius). 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 are intolerant of copper or high nitrate levels, but need 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. The Pistol Shrimp are intolerant of copper or high nitrate levels, but need a correct level of iodine in the water to promote proper molting.
kris walker
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I would kill the buggers too if they were purposefully trying to keep me up at night. Everyone knows they don't do that in nature from where we took them. Jerk shrimp. 
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scrawny
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u mthey dont have to be reef safe just prey on shrip like hawkfish or sumfin like that
and have to get along with community fish like clowns and damsels thats all
hope this helps
i have tried the bottle thing too
they r too smart and wont even go near it
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and have to get along with community fish like clowns and damsels thats all
hope this helps
i have tried the bottle thing too
they r too smart and wont even go near it
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nm reef
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This thread was dug up from the archives!!!
In regard to hearing a clicking sound....the source could be any of a number of things.....not only a pistol....I've had snails make the same type sounds when too close to a power head.....if there is a pistol or mantis there will normally be indications other than "sound" of its presence. Both pistols I keep are constantly making tunnels under the LR structures and the sign of their digging is easily identified. Possibly check at night to see signs of movement......and if it is a pistol the damage shouldn't be enough to cause major concern....in my opinion they can be very nice additions...and the noise mine make is rarely enough to concern me.
In regard to hearing a clicking sound....the source could be any of a number of things.....not only a pistol....I've had snails make the same type sounds when too close to a power head.....if there is a pistol or mantis there will normally be indications other than "sound" of its presence. Both pistols I keep are constantly making tunnels under the LR structures and the sign of their digging is easily identified. Possibly check at night to see signs of movement......and if it is a pistol the damage shouldn't be enough to cause major concern....in my opinion they can be very nice additions...and the noise mine make is rarely enough to concern me.
mad dog 21
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Originally Posted by brianwadep
Pistol shrimp snap their claws shut hardand it makes a bang. It's pretty loud, thus the name pistol shrimp. Maybe someone else can tell us why they do it.
Pistol shrimp snap their larger claw closed to send out a shock wave to stun their prey, such as small fish and shrimp. It's one of the fastest movements in the animal kingdom. I was watching the Discovery channel and they said that they compress the water between their pincers so fast that for a brief instant it gets as hot as the surface of the sun. Pretty crazy stuff. I saw a video of a larger pistol shrimp stunning a cleaner shrimp. One click and the cleaner was down for the count. Always made me worry that they might get aggressive in the aquarium and go after other shrimp and slow-moving fish.
Pistol shrimp snap their claws shut hardand it makes a bang. It's pretty loud, thus the name pistol shrimp. Maybe someone else can tell us why they do it.
Pistol shrimp snap their larger claw closed to send out a shock wave to stun their prey, such as small fish and shrimp. It's one of the fastest movements in the animal kingdom. I was watching the Discovery channel and they said that they compress the water between their pincers so fast that for a brief instant it gets as hot as the surface of the sun. Pretty crazy stuff. I saw a video of a larger pistol shrimp stunning a cleaner shrimp. One click and the cleaner was down for the count. Always made me worry that they might get aggressive in the aquarium and go after other shrimp and slow-moving fish.
mad dog 21
New Member
Originally Posted by Symon
well i found the noise maker, my darn gobies spittin rocks against the side of the tank!
That's really funny. Any chance you could get some video footage of that?
well i found the noise maker, my darn gobies spittin rocks against the side of the tank!
That's really funny. Any chance you could get some video footage of that?