Red Caribbean Curly-Que Pistol Shrimp-Great Sand Sifters

Red Caribbean Pistol Shrimp-Alpheus immaculatus.

These stunning decorator shrimp add a lot of diversity and personality to the aquarium. They have beautiful red coloring. This is a Caribbean pistol shrimp species. They reside in the sand bed in the aquarium. They are easy to keep and will eat meaty food such as Mysis shrimp, pellet foods, and a variety of other prepared foods. 

Size: ~1.25-2 inches. They will reach up to ~2-2.5 inches.

Pistol shrimp are peaceful and can be kept with larger varieties of seahorses such as H. erectus. We recommend keeping them singly or as a mated pair. Having plenty of liverock and sand is important for them to create their borrow. 

Give us a call 410-618-3604 or send us an email: alyssa@seahorsesavvy.com if you have any questions. We are happy to help!