Purple Lobster/Pistol Shrimp

I actually have both in my reef tank... I believe its the mantis shrimp that can break the glass.. I have 2 tiger pistol shrimp and they are paired with a yellow watchman and a pink bar goby.. Its really cool when they hang out at the dif caves that they made together.... As for the lobster I just feed mine a piece of krill every once and awhile but im pretty sure he is the reason why my peppermint shrimp are gone though...

 

just thought I would also throw this out there you will barely see the pistol shrimp cause they stay mainly in there cave and as for the lobster he hides in a cave but comes out to eat

 

Is there such thing as a non-reef safe clam?   ;-)
And as far as the pistol goes, you don't have to worry about it breaking that glass.  Armydog is right, it's the mantis shrimp that can do that.  I believe the purple lobster may be aggressive toward other inhabitants in the tank like other shrimp or crabs, but shouldn't eat your corals.
--AJ

 

Hahaha...had to give you a hard time about the reef safe clam..haha. I agree with that approach on the lobster. Seems to risky. I learned my lesson on hit/miss livestock with my flame angel...I have 3 open brains that are still paying that price.

--AJ

 

My lobster isnt aggressive at all and really cool to look at when he is out... I think they are considered semi aggressive but a lot of others are considered that to.

 

I got a good laugh out of that aj lol