Pistol Shrimp reef safe?

[twoods71]

I've had a fish only tank for awhile now and have had a pistol shrimp in my tank for about a year. I've had no problems with him and the fish. But will he harm the corals and anemones?
Also I have a small rock crab. Will he harm the corals and anemones?

 

[b_ball12_99]

I read that a mantis shrimp and pistol shrimp can both crack heaters and tanks. I believe a pistol shrimp will also eat fish like a mantis, anyone know if they do?

 

[saltwater marauder]

What is he living off of? If you hear the clicking he is trying to stun prey, so if he hasnt gotten anything yet, he's trying and will eventually succeed. IMO, send him to the big blue ocean in the sky.

 

[twoods71]

Not sure what the little guy is eating. I was thinking about getting him out anyway because the poping sound will drive you crazy. Sounds like the glass is breaking.

 

[saltwater marauder]

Pull him out, get a little firecracker, like a black cat or something, set him next to it and lite the fuse. When it goes off, BANG!, and he is stunned and cant move....kneel down and yell "how do you like it punk!" then step on his a$$.lol.

 

[twoods71]

Got the little sucker out. I went for the toilet instead of the firecracker though
Also under his home I found about a 5 to 6 " bristle worm. Got him out too. The toilet is in his future also if he ever lets go of the rock.

 

[b_ball12_99]

You had a gang in there. They were in a meeting when you went in. You probably have more bristle worms.

 

[twoods71]

I do have more bristle but they are tiny and few. I was told when small they are ok because they help keep the bottom clean.

 

[louie]

I had a pistle shrimp that would cut pieces off my finger lether, so I took him out. And that popping noise was annoying.