{"id":13615,"date":"2026-02-18T01:16:54","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T01:16:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/tiger-shrimp-alpheus-bellulus\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T01:16:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T01:16:54","slug":"tiger-shrimp-alpheus-bellulus","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=tiger-shrimp-alpheus-bellulus","title":{"rendered":"Tiger Shrimp Alpheus Bellulus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"127\"><strong data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"125\">Tiger Shrimp (Alpheus bellulus)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"404\"><strong data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"142\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"145\" \/>The Tiger Shrimp is a small, striking snapping shrimp known for its vibrant coloration and distinct stripe patterns. It is an active burrower and a fascinating addition to reef tanks, often forming symbiotic relationships with gobies or other invertebrates.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"513\"><strong data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"417\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"420\" \/>Native to the Indo-Pacific, commonly found on sandy and rubble substrates near coral reefs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"696\"><strong data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"527\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"530\" \/>Omnivorous. Feeds on detritus, small invertebrates, and leftover food. In captivity, accepts finely chopped seafood, mysis shrimp, and high-quality sinking pellets.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"924\"><strong data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"713\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"716\" \/>Generally peaceful with other invertebrates and small fish, though it may exhibit territorial behavior toward other snapping shrimp. Avoid housing with very small or delicate species that could be stressed.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"1076\"><strong data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"941\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"944\" \/>Moderately territorial, especially with conspecifics. Will defend its burrow but is generally non-aggressive toward other species.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1220\"><strong data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1099\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1102\" \/>Intermediate. Requires a mature tank with sandy substrate for burrowing, stable water parameters, and hiding places.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1245\"><strong data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1243\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1338\">\n<li data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1282\">\n<p data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1282\">Temperature: 72\u201378\u00b0F (22\u201325.5\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1298\">\n<p data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1298\">pH: 8.1\u20138.4<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1324\">\n<p data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1324\">Salinity: 1.023\u20131.025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1338\">\n<p data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1338\">dKH: 8\u201312<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tiger Shrimp (Alpheus bellulus) Overview:The Tiger Shrimp is a small, striking snapping shrimp known for its vibrant coloration and distinct stripe patterns. It is an active burrower and a fascinating addition to reef tanks, often forming symbiotic relationships with gobies or other invertebrates. 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