Pistol Shrimp are carnivores and should be fed Sinking Carnivore Pellets at least once a week. Ordered four pairs of mated wild neon gobies (E. oceanops). Similarities between prawns and shrimp do exist, such as their diets and nutritional values. I ordered 25lbs of uncured live rock and the package shipped and received the next day. My order came professionally packed and they responded promptly to any questions I had on my order. Very nice shapes that fit well together. Service was great, livestock arrived well packaged and in excellent condition. Arrived on time everything was healthy. These guys are really great to work with. I have not run into problems, but questions and concerns have been handled quickly. I have a nuvo fusion 10 gallon. Therefore, you have less possibility of being attacked by it. Ordered several Reduced Shipping Items.Every thing came alive and well,sandwiched between the freezing winter days.The packaging was first rate.I was a bit shocked that all the critters were in such good condition.They have acclimated well and are doing their thing Read more Great Reduced Items. I started my planet 180 with 200lb of natural dry rock and everything was great at first, but after the first cycle the nuisance algaes hammered down relentlessly and never let up. Very Satisfied with everything, 5stars James, I have ordered from many vendors and hobbyists in my life and have to say this one of new favorite places to shop. They are always there to respond to questions or requests. Once again everyone arrived alive and healthy. This does not influence our choices. I will absolutely be a regular customer from now Read more Just got my first order. Im very pleased with KP aquatics shipping is fantastic! Excited to buy more in the future! Thanks KPAquatics! Great service. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The color and beauty of these specimens is better than I could have ever imagined. Very happy and I will be ordering again. https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/kp-aquatics-live-rock-review.844508/, Once again, my order was processed quickly and delivered on time- all fish were heathy and hungry- even got an extra- ordered 2, got 3, I purchased the 15 lbs shipped in water to your door live rock package and it was fantastic. If Read more Quality Specimens. Able to get tank cycled and stable quickly, with plenty of life due to submerged shipment. Just care of jumping, Everything arrived in great condition!! The rock was completely covered in coralline algae but without pest Read more Aquacultured Live Rock, Recently received my 2nd order of Live Rock from KP Aquatics. Sometimes I have had an issue with the payment page but they always get things worked out quickly in a helpful manner. The claw of a mantis shrimp, unlike that of a pistol shrimp, is engineered to never break. I have set up tanks with dry rock before, and after having KP aquatics rock I dont think I can ever Read more Great stuff, Purchased about 35lbs of dry rock to set up a foundation in my tank while I gather all necessary parts for my new build and prior to adding live rock. KP always goes out of their way to make sure I get What I want And it comes in the best health. I do Read more Everything arrived in good, as usual., Again and again , everything arrived alive, well packed and very healthy specimens. This was my first order from KP Aquatics and I was very impressed. Ive been ordering from KP Aquatics for years, in fact even before it was called KP Aquatics. The greatest differences between pistol shrimp and mantis shrimp are their families, methods of attack, and morphology. They prefer sub-Antarctic water and would dig a burrow for shelter. All of them arrived in excellent condition and continue to thrive in my aquarium today. I think are are doing fine as they are hard to see. I purchased 6 juvenile yellowhead jawfish for my new 280 gallon peaceful reef aquarium. The fish was packaged very well. The Read more Exceeded my Expectations. As an Amazon Associate, Kidadl earns from qualifying purchases. While Pistol Shrimp are slightly more expensive, we recommend pairing them with a Goby, which increases costs, making the Mantis Shrimp the more affordable option. The spearing mantis shrimp uses its sharp raptorial claws to launch an attack at 51 mph, stabbing its prey and leading to cavitation. He even shipped it out two days before being hit with a hurricane. THANK YOU, KP Read more Mermaid wine glass plants. Horizontally, vertically, and diagonally are all examples of this. It arrived very healthy and is a great addition to my system. Keeping as many hitchhikers as possible is always my goal. Everything I have ordered from KP Aquatics have Read more Great buy, Hi, Just a short note to say that my order arrived. Always a gamble ordering online and not knowing exactly what you are getting. After a three week quarantine and acclimation, they took very well to the display tank. Mantis shrimps look colorful with their pale green hue. Great rock , great company to work with. Right when I opened the Read more KPA Aquacultured Live Rock is simply the BEST!. Made acclimation time shorter and animal was not stressed very much Read more Buying online at KP aquatics, I LOVE the live rock that I got from you! The last shipment I received was only Read more Excellent service@. Very pleased, will order again. Reasonably priced and would definitely come back to Read more satisfied customer, I recently purchased 3 bluehead wrasse to add to my current two. Still very satisfied Read more Satisfaction guaranteed, I have been working with KP Aquatics for years and after ordering from other suppliers in the past KP is now supplying all of my live rock and livestock for several very good reasons. I started with (bacteria spored) life dry rock using the fishless cycle method. Everything arrived in Read more First time buyer here. I have ordered several octopuses to Michigan and they always arrive in good health. Its 110 degrees here in Phoenix so i was a little worried. Besides, their tail spikes are dangerous for humans. After dripping, introducing, and allowing a few days to get accustomed to the tank, both Surgeonfish and juvie French Angel are fitting in Read more Fantastic!, I purchased an live rock order, the rocks came in looking real nice with lots of life. Phillip was terrific, beautiful specimens and helped with foods. First, Thankyou to all who write Reviews, it helped me a lot. The rock looks great! I am overall really happy with this order. Been buying livestock from K&P for years now. Meet the strongest fistfighter on the planet, the mantis shrimp. Bought a lot of different gorgonians and they are all doing well(got Read more First order, I was very ambivalent about ordering livestock through the mail, but KP Aquatics put all my anxiety to rest. We also link to other websites, but are not responsible for their content. As all know, its hard not to keep adding new ones to your tank. Packaged well, so animals still survive even a rough trip. Fish have been in fantastic condition upon arrival. I received my snails on time and they were packed in plenty of water, double bagged in a thick insulated box and cooling pack Read more Great transaction all the around, I have been in the reefing hobby for some 25+ years. Cycled rock for one week and was ready to add to the tank. I couldnt be happier. Bought Read more Great Experience, Ordered a Swissguard Basslet and gorgonian. Even, theyre capable of breaking the snail shell easily. To distinguish between them, go through the answers. I even got a few extras! I requested overnight shipping due to the summer heat. It is much nicer than most of the stuff I have ever bought from overseas. Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. It was a pleasure dealing with kp All items arrived in excellent condition and more importantly nothing die, to the contrary everything is growing multiplying and thriving. My father was in the hobby for the longest time as I grew up, even owning a reef supply store, long before the idea of frag plugs and buying Read more The Definition of perfection, There is only one reason anyone becomes a repeat customer to any business. Very fast and prompt shipping. The bonus is supporting a family owned business harvesting sustainable livestock from US waters. Out and about way more than expected. I was even given extra Read more Best deals and customer service, They sold me a porcupine puffer that the right fin was handicapped, one fin is not moving. I rarely receive anything in poor condition. Excellent communication and the rock exceeded my expectations. Will order again! A pistol shrimp is 1-2 in (2.5-5 cm) and red in color with white spots or stripes. Not only are their prices great, the packaging and communication is excellent. I have made a number of purchases from KP Aquatics and I am so pleased with their products and service. Philipp was very responsive and although I had already placed the item into my tank, after I sent him a Read more Great Customer Service, First time ordering. I always buy shrooms, CUC, or anything that can be shipped with reduced shipping. I opted to wait, and a few weeks Read more Awesome, On behalf of Justin: (I) ordered some common stars and some hairy emerald crabs. dwarf seahorses are so healthy as well as my pair of dwarf pipefish and regular pair of pipefish w babies in their bag,phyced! The ricordea that i, Ive been a customer and a friend for years and years, going back to KP Aquatics original incarnation as Sealife. First time ordering from you and was very happy with everything. My first experience was with their live rock. How much more will the seashore Read more I really love the seashores.. However, youll find that most professional aquariums will not have mantis shrimp because of their extreme aggressiveness. I know this is outside Read more Great Customer Service, The best live rock ever! Everything arrived alive, super happy, and bigger/better than I expected! For their different food habits, their habitat is different. The beautiful the gorgonian Read more Seahorse love. I have never Read more Great, as usual, These Folks are the greatest! I ordered a pygmy angel and 1 emerald crab and 1 red mitrhax crab. Packaging was very secure. I stumbled onto KP aquatics by accident, and thought Id give them a try. The uncured Aquacultured Live rock was beautiful. I orsered a couple of other items as well and am very impressed. Unlike the pistol shrimp, the mantis shrimp is extremely vibrant in its appearance. I ordered some macro algae and a Longnose Puffer. Check your inbox for your latest news from us. The rock looks great and arrived in amazing condition with nice starfish, shrimp, and urchins attached. For me they are the best source for Atlantic and Caribean Marine life. Pistol shrimps rely on small invertebrates. Though both of them are edible, they are naturally different. These shrimp possess a unique characteristic: a pistol-like claw that the species uses to shoot jets of water at potential prey. The rock that I received was very beautiful. Was very happy with my gorgonian. In the Indian and Pacific oceans between Eastern Africa and Hawaii, theyre largely found. 2 of the males were pregnant & gave birth to several fry. Gorilla vs Crocodile: Who Would Win In A Fight? 100% I purchased a pair of neon blue gobys and I am very happy I did. Every thing I buy from them arrives thriving. Fish arrived well packaged, active immediately after Read more Great Experience / Cuban Hogfish, All the livestock Ive ordered from here is always healthy and the size is always generous. The beautiful Atlantic Blue Tang was placed in this tank in August of 2012 in its yellow juvenile coloring. great prices. Sounds interesting? I knew that the emeralds going for my bubble algae was up to chance. The burrow is constructed by the Pistol Shrimp and then guarded by the Goby Fish. Lots of good coralline and really jump started my tank! I will not be ordering in the future Read more Bad order, I purchased a group of 10 Dwarf Seahorses with 3 extra 2 weeks ago, and I am very satisfied..they all healthy and still doing great! Thanks Jason. really nice rock, bought another 15 pounds today. Rhino vs Hippo: Who Would Win In A Fight? Check out our other channels:What If - https://bit.ly/youtube-What-IfHow to Survive: https://bit.ly/how-to-survive-showYour Body on: https://bit.ly/your-body-on-showCrazy Creatures presents the incredible wonders of animal diversity and takes you to some of the most remote and hostile corners of the globe in order to find the ugliest, slimiest and downright weird creatures that grace the planet.An Underknown show: https://underknown.comContact us at https://underknown.com/contact/#crazycreatures #mantishrimp #pistolshrimp The marine life is absolutely beautiful I will go to them again and again and I would Read more They impress me every time. The other blue Chromis and the Chalk basslet no so much The Blue Chromis are notorious to perish in the first Read more I bought some fish and their Gorgoniums, I bought a bunch of Gorgonians, some shaving brush plants, a ton of snails, and a handful of scarlet reef hermit crabs. I will be back for more. I even got some really cute free Zoas!!! Anything live Read more I received my latest order, My fish shipped the next business day. KP is simply the best! It was covered with life, and I got some very nice hitchhikers. My entire order was great but the red tree Spong and frilly orange sponge look as if they touched air and look bad but the Read more I ordered the 25 dwarf, I received a large order of brittle and serpent stars from KP Aquatics-they arrived in excellent condition, were well packaged, and acclimated to their new home quickly. This spring-loaded attacking mechanism helps to implement more than 1500 newtons force on the hunt. Order was on time! Seriously, I havent seen better quality gorgonians or rock flower Read more Impressive!. Little freebie was includedthis company really wants to please their customers. Upon receiving the live rock, most of the life had died off during the shipping Read more Live Rock, I love ordering from KP Aquatics! I read a lot of chatter online about companies who claimed to sell live rock either didnt or the quality was garbage. My shipment arrived in a very timely manner in perfect condition! Buy and sell with other aquarium hobbyists. When the shrimp grasps its claw on its prey, it creates a bubble-like sensation, known as cavitation bubbles, that shock the preys body. I sent an inquiry and received a prompt reply. Ive not had that happen often from a LFS. If a mantis shrimp is a smasher, they will use their claw to punch their prey giving them a heavy blow. Many differences can be found between a pistol shrimp and a mantis shrimp. I requested notification when KP had Large and X-Large Queen Angel fish were in stock. Philipp and Kara always provide the best service around. Carp vs Tilapia: Which Is Better In Comparison? The rock came with a lot of life on it, a bristle star, mantis shrimp, sponges, feather duster worms, tunicates, and a couple of baby pistol Read more Exciting and High Quality Rocks, I have been buying from KP Aquatics for many years. Second time ordering from KP Aquatics. Im very satisfied with KP aquatic. Their customer service is very nice, and go above and beyond! Great small business that collects some hard to find corals and livestock. I will 100% be ordering Read more One of the best online ordering experiences in this game, thus far!, I have ordered twice from KP Aquatics, both times my order came fast and in very good condition. Mantis shrimps come with a larger body and powerful claws. Everything arrived alive, feisty, and ready to Read more 1000% Recommended, Ive ordered from KP Aquatics several times. I have ordered from other online sources only to be disappointed when the shipment arrives. They take the time to follow up and ensure my live fish order was to expectations. Eating what ever I put in the tank. All animals are in a very good condition. They are second to Read more Awesome store to do business with, First of all, communication was excellent. Everything Read more Always Good, This rock was super clean and full of life. The shipping was awesome and exactly as promised by what their website says even Read more Excellent shipping and live rock!, I live in Michigan and what they call premium live rock here is pretty sad and overpriced! Both types of Mantis Shrimp can be found in saltwater tanks, but hobbyists should heavily consider whether or not they want to dedicate an aquarium solely to these animals. They even try to catch little crabs, but they rarely succeed. The jawfish came in on time and they are doing very well. Both of these shrimp have very vast diet needs. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so its important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family. As a Floridian, I support local businesses and will Read more Great Experience. I also added 2 bottles of Read more Orange seahorse, love these guys,my first order was amazing. Humans, bluefin tuna, and barracudas are all dangers to mantis shrimp. Reading some of the testimonials at other sites, I was concerned. Package arrived packed very well and on time. I also got a Red Brittle Starfish has is Read more AWESOME SERVICE!, Shelf Rock: Nice flat pieces that fit well in my tank and worked well to make the base of my reef structure. Well packaged too. Ordered a few upside down jellyfish a couple months ago. After a new batch of live rock was cured and settled in, it was time for COLOR! Packed well to protect the fish. And I absolutely Read more Bought 2 candelabra gorgonians!, This is the best place I have ever ordered from. I love Read more Dwarf Seahorses, Bought quite a few things on my first order. They can also be brown-green and yellowish. Trying to get her to eat more shes starting slowly adjusting to frozen mysis. Everything was healthy, and arrived safely.. Great communication. Join the waitlist to be emailed when this product becomes available, sunar357 !, Best quality animals I have ever gotten, Dwarf seahorses,lined seahorse and 2 damsels, The Most Amazing LIve Rock (and Vendor), Will be repeat, tripeat, and quadrepeat customer, Excellent ricordea, even during a pandemic., KPA Aquacultured Live Rock is simply the BEST!, Is great place to buy saltwater tropical fish and vertebrates etc., Excellent experience all the way around, Totally awesome rock that is from the Pacific!, Seahorses and Gorgonians at their finest, My predator tanks looking SickAF right now thanks to KPAquatics, KP Aquatics professionalism sets the standard, One of the best online ordering experiences in this game, thus far!, Perfect communication, great experience, 30 Lbs Live Rock 6 Crabs, 1 Snail, Brittle Stars, FeatherDusters, Sponges, and way more!, O. These are the most significant differences between these creatures. And the urchin was golf ball sized. Good follow up and all arrived well and alive. Unlike any company Ive ever ordered from before. After going through this writing, youve gained much knowledge on the comparison between pistol shrimp vs mantis shrimp. They ship quickly, and I will Read more Favorite Place to Order. This produces a loud snapping sound when clenched together. The position of the Hallucigenia's head puzzled scientists for several years. WebPistol Shrimp. However, knowing about their height and color can help you to identify them easily. Day by day ammonia readings was dropping Read more Fantastic service and product., Bought a verity of Gorgonians, fish & invertebrates three weeks ago. Sometimes, they get attacked by the mantis shrimps despite having different living strategies. This time I ordered a cherub angel, chalk bass and blenny, along with a number of riccordea, and other softies.. Everything arrived healthy, and all items Read more Excellent, First time buyer here. Both are doing great in my tank, and some of my favorite additions. These guys are great Read more Great live rock!. I highly recommend Read more starfish order, I ordered 2 seahorses since this was my first time buying from them and they ended up sending 4. Even though the bottom was blown out of styrofoam cooler and box was wet, I could still feel that water was present. Eheim 2215 vs 2217: Which Canister Filter Is Better for You? This was the first time Ive ordered anything live over the internet. Highly developed and distinctive eyes detect creatures in the water. I have placed a dozen or more orders from KP Aquatics over the last couple of years. The rock arrived Wednesday morning in perfect shape. Shipping happened super fast, packaging was perfect with heaters etc for the winter months. They all acclimated quickly and weeks later are still alive and Read more Best in the business, I was satisfied with the packing and the condition the only problem I have is that those who are leaving packages on a stoop in 90 degree weather in full sun luck has it that someone was able to bring Read more fish order, I ordered a gorgonian and 10 dwarf seahorses and all arrived safe and healthy (plus a couple extra seahorses) about a week ago. Eco-Complete vs Flourite: Which Is Better? Everything arrived great except nothing was said about NEVER take a sponge out Read more Satisfied with chart and sponges. I definitely would recommend and probably shop here again myself. Communication was excellent. The eyesight of mantis shrimp is stronger than the pistol shrimp. Just received my second order from KP and couldnt be happier. A very user-friendly website, informative animal descriptions and great prices. While its a small animal, the pistol shrimp uses its large claw as its sole defense system. thanks again mike, Stumbled across KP looking for a small quantity of rock for a new tank. Their aggressive instinct makes them more powerful to the opponent. I expected bags of mush by the time i got my order. Read more Fantastic Packaging and Products, I ordered single head frags and I received 2-4 heads They opened within a couple hours Very pleased with the quality Will definitely order again Thank you very much, I bought 25 lbs. Love my anemone shrimp. Usually get a small freebie from them. Harems are tricky to set up and you guys went the extra mile to get me just what I needed. Even got some extra polyps. Their eyes are also able to rotate both clockwise and counterclockwise. Will Read more Awesome service!!!. The seahorses that I ordered are thriving and doing well. Will definitely order again. All have different patterns and spots. !, I have been ordering from KP Aquatics for several years now. Ive been buying tropical fish for over 25 years, And always had problems with a lot of different is the different companies and fish. great company everything arived on time was well packaged and alive the jaw fish are doing great took about a week for them to find the rite placed to make there burrows and eating good 5 stars will buy from Read more order. I only have one fish that I caught myself. It came in just fine. Very disappointed with this order.. I purchased a Atlantic blue tang. Each time everything is flawless. Easy to claim to deliver WYSIWYG, Read more True Meaning of WYSISYG, I owe Kara and Philipp two reviews, one for a shipment of live rock I ordered back in February of 2015 and another for a CUC/Invert order I received today Live Rock In order to kick off a new Read more KP Aquatics professionalism sets the standard, I truly was so impressed with ordering from Kara and Phillip! I can tell you after Read more Wow, just WOW! Im very happy and satisfied and looking forward to buy from the website thanks KP aquatic, I did a review on reef2reef! I will be ordering a second shipment from you guys. Theyll either be a smasher or a spearer. If a mantis shrimp is a smasher, they will use their claw to punch their prey giving them a heavy blow. Sometimes a mantis shrimp can throw a punch that goes up to 50 miles per hour. A spearer will use their pointed claw to stab their prey. Shipped in water is the way to go. Growing to about 2 inches in length, most Pistol Shrimp can be found living along the tropical and temperate coasts, where they produce snapping noises so loud they can interfere with sonar . !, I found KP Aquatics while searching on the web for a place to buy gorgonians. Very very happy with my order. I have ordered from Kara and Philipp numerous times over several years and this has always been the case. If the occasion ever arises where they are attacked or are attacking their prey, they will give them a tough fight. Found via Google when searching for porcupine puffer fish for sale! They are doing great!!! French Angel Is doing great! First time buying online, I am very pleased and happy that juvenile queen angel fish arrived very healthy and its eating good, Very pleased with KP Aquatics, will buy again from them. 10 of their Favorite Foods, Typical shrimp body with several antennae and 10 legs. All items arrived in great condition, packaged well, and acclimated very quickly to my tank. Key differences in these animals include location/habitat, anatomical features, taxonomy, and size. Thanks! I am saving up now to Read more The best., Before I even placed an order with KP Aquatics, I asked a number of questions , which were answered in great detail by Philipp.. Will definitely do business again!!!!!! The live rock came in this morning and what can I say, Im extremely impressed! Having Read more Perfect as always , Hello, I want to express my delight with KP Aquatics! Wish I had order more. Thank you! Fantastic customer service. Some might even try getting at small crabs, but they dont usually succeed in this. Everything was Read more Beautiful Gorgonians and Ricordea. I will be ordering soon. Please note that Kidadl is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon. Hobbyists looking for the most affordable option between Mantis Shrimp and Pistol Shrimp should go with a single-species Lime Green Mantis Shrimp aquarium. All of them had at least one Read more 15 LBS Dry Shelf Rock; 15 LBS Live Rock, packaging superb, C/S great, marine life all arriving alive and welltop three in my book to order from. They came in beautifully! It is the first site I visit when Im actively shopping Read more The Most Amazing LIve Rock (and Vendor). Have made 2 purchases so far and will make many more, For some strange reason the juvenile hermit crab died after only a day? Sometimes, the claws get damaged and they automatically grow up after a certain time. Does that sound too good to be true? This is my second time ordering from KP Aquatics. Highly recommend this company for any and all saltwater needs. They were quick to answer my questions before my purchase and even to return Read more Purchased sea horses, Uncured rock was rinsed and immediately placed in an established system. While the pistol shrimp relies only on the shockwave, the mantis shrimp has the physical hit PLUS the shockwave. All the fish looked amazing. My urchins love them. I am a very happy customer and Read more Great customer service. Well send you tons of inspiration to help you find a hidden gem in your local area or plan a big day out. So they are enjoy my tank, I would like order again. When in stock, Live Rock ships fast and in good shape. I ordered surgeon tang and seahorse. The Queen Angel is absolutely beautiful. Less than a week later and the polyps are almost always 100% out. I highly recommend KP Aquatics. I put in a good-sized order on Christmas, knowing it would not be sent out until 03 Jan They kept in contacted to let me know where I was at with it. Covered in multiple colors of Read more Get off the fence already!. I am a repeat customer and KP have not disappointed me at all. On the flip side, a mantis shrimp has a bunch of predators including humans. As you can see, both Mantis Shrimp and Pistol Shrimp are interesting marine life forms with unique characteristics. Beautiful fish and pretty cool to have a mated pair. Everything arrived in wonderful shape. They go far and beyond to make sure you get exactly what you ordered and that you are satisfied. Read more Highly recommend!, I ordered some hermit crabs, some snails and a starfish and all of them arrived in a timely manner and in great condition. Archived post. Never any issues with poor shipping or unhealthy fish. Thank you for that.. Good shipping and good care before mean good fish after you get them. Such a beautiful deeper water basslet. I ordered 15 snails (but got 18)with priority shipping . Highly recommended give them a try you wont be disappointed!!! I was hoping the pair of CB shrimp would show an interest in my bristleworm population, but no Read more , I have a 500 gallon saltwater fish tank Ive had for years now. Thank you for your special attention to my order! A mantis shrimp moves extremely fast to hunt its predators. 434 1 [deleted] 1 yr. ago isobane 1 yr. ago Their fish are healthy hardy and active as well as their corals and inverts. Everything was submerged in the bag and there was no leakage. FROM THE SUPPLYING OF A TRACKING NUMBER TO THE DELIVERY OF THE FISH WAS A BEAUTIFUL EXPERIENCE. Kara and Philip and Karas dad Ken care about the Read more First Class Company, So Ive ordered from a few different places online, and so far KPAquatics is my favorite. all doing great. 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