I rarely receive anything in poor condition. I have ordered both live rock and other organisms from them. However, KP Aquatics alleviated those concerns. Their antennae are designed with colored orange scales at a specific distance. The ocean is packed with over 300 different types of shrimp. My packages are always shipped with utmost care and concern for the animals. Some of the main pistol shrimp predators are triggerfish, lionfish, hawkfish, and wrasses. First time order and very impressed. Ordered a Read more Couldnt be happier!. bunch of assorted gorgonians opened up 1st day. I ordered some sponges, rock flower anemone, and Gorgonians. Conclusion Mantis Shrimp the Gorgonians are the best i have ever received. Would order again! Great company to do business with. The eyesight of mantis shrimp is stronger than the pistol shrimp. Yes, pistols can kill mantis shrimp, but mantises have more power over them. Thank you for the great service and live stock. I have been in the hobby for over 40 years. One of the few organisms that can see circularly polarized light is the mantis shrimp. At the same instant, a spark is created. On the flip side, mantis shrimps have a great color combination of olive color and white color. Ordered 100 Astreas and received 109. Very well packaged like every order i have placed. Crabs, fish, and worms are examples of this. Always have the best starfish/inverts, live rock, Ricordea and Atlantic blue tangs. With over a decade of aquarium experience, Miles can be found writing about saltwater and freshwater aquariums. That, coupled with my first time using KP well, a bit of anxiety. Such a beautiful deeper water basslet. While both are referred to as "shrimp", Mantis Shrimp are technically stomatopods, small creatures that roam the subtropical waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. These two. Everything arrived well, no losses. Customer service has been unbeatable with follow up emails and check ins! I was able to get an awesome video. Read more Dwarf Seahorse, I ordered 3 of these Mermaid wine glass plants and all of them were delivered in perfect condition, will order from KP in the future without a concern. Philip went out of his way to accommodate my request. I bought live rock for my sons tank, and added on some hermit crabs and chaeto. Thanks KPAquatics! Quality, shape, size, color are perfect and its novel to find nice rock that isnt just dyed purple these days. Read more First order with many to follow. Very happy and I will be ordering again. Ordered a few odds and ends. packed great. They are beautiful! KPaquatics has great customer service, I had 1 item that didnt survive shipping, a purple sea rod, which are known for being sensitive to shipping. Those were quality animals you sent. But as they say, Time will tell, But from their great product descriptions, they gave us the confidence Read more THRILLED, I bought 2 pair, and two extra males. Lots of very small pistol shrimp in the last batch. Ive ordered twice from them. KP is simply the best! They are always aliive and do well. Buy and sell with other aquarium hobbyists. There are quite a few differences between the pistol shrimp and mantis shrimp. I will order again for sure! I bought 3 Ricordia for the price of one from another online vendor. and they are excellent. Fantastic product. Sharks and orcas are the main predators of mantis shrimp. KP Aquatics is awesome I lobe my 2 yellow headed jawfish, my yellow coral Read more Great place, I have ordered several times from Kara and Philipp and always great results with fish and coral, this time was no different. The life rock come with tons of life and looks beautiful in my new tank. Highly recommended give them a try you wont be disappointed!!! Great job done by KP on packing and shipping. All animals are in a very good condition. and the extra pipefish was a nice surprise. Had I known how good they would be (Ive been burned by Read more Nice Job done!, First time dealing with KP Aquatics and I am very impressed. 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. 3 of my seahorses have given birth since arriving almost 2 weeks ago! Read more Great service!, I was looking forward to receiving this live rock as I have heard wonderful feedback on the quality and abundance of life on the rock. The pistol shrimp is a member of the family Alpheidae, which includes the group commonly known as snapping shrimp. When a shrimp grasps its prey with its claw, it causes cavitation bubbles, which cause the prey's body to be shocked. I am already ordering again. But, mantis shrimps are different because they live in tropical and subtropical waters. Have not had any issue with a single specimen. The picture was Read more Pygmy Angel, I must say that everything arrived in great shape and the way KP packages and seals the bags is a notice above any other online vender in the market. I have ordered from K.P. When it places its claw on its victim, it sends an extreme amount of heat, light, and sound into the prey's body via bubbles, killing it instantly. The bright orange/brown color like the clownfish is present in the pistol shrimps body. When I emailed KP Aquatics Phillip said hed work on getting me what I needed. And I will be ordering again soon! Had it two weeks and other than preventive medication (my choice, no signs on the fish) its big, beautiful, eating like Read more Queen Angelfish, I ordered about $800-900 worth of nothing but fish and did NOT loose a single one!!! A mantis shrimp would win a fight because it is much too large and well-armored for a pistol shrimp to knock out right away. He almost looks Read more Orange seahorse, The seahorse is beautiful and going well with the others. Very pleased with KP and would definitely use them again. VERY impressed with the shapes and beautiful coraline algea growth. KP was able to collect some Rough Head Blennies at my request. The queen angel in the last order is spectacular and doing great! Due to extreme winter weather in our area, my order hasnt been shipped yet. Powerful snapping effect, where the claw is cocked like a pistol and then snaps closed to produce a weaponized bubble. The fish is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! I have made a number of purchases from KP Aquatics and I am so pleased with their products and service. Ordered a few upside down jellyfish a couple months ago. Along with their ultra-fast movement, they pack the strongest punch. The pistol shrimp resembles many other types of shrimp with the exception being the enlarged claw that it uses to generate its powerful attacks. They get an edge over pistols not just because of their size but also because pistol shrimp rely solely on shockwaves, whereas the mantis shrimp has both physical and shockwave hits. What can I say! Alex, Thank you again KP Aquatics, for the bonus urchin and the most beautiful specimens I have seen in a tank. Despite their small size, they can wreak havoc in larger animals and even humans who dare to disturb them. My first experience was with their live rock. Acclimated well. I absolutely got the best customer service hands down. Ordered, waited , received in record time my new livestock. My order was placed Read more Great service, KP Aquatics, Thank you so very much for the quality and care you give. Among the various classifications of shrimps, pistol shrimps and mantis shrimps are very popular. They all arrive healthy and thrive in my tank. Reading some of the testimonials at other sites, I was concerned. Thank you for the wonderful seahorses!!! 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. Thank you KP Aquatics, I received another perfect shipment from KP! The average pistol shrimp is 1.2 inches to 2 inches in length, but a mantis shrimp can measure anywhere between 3.9 inches and 15 inches. It is, and in this post, we're going to give you everything you'll need to help decide which species is best for you. I cant say enough good things about you guys, but you guys are awesome, the best in the bissness!!!! 3/5. The fish was packaged very well. Everything came happy and healthy. Sometimes, they get attacked by the mantis shrimps despite having different living strategies. They have great customer service and response . My Peterson shrimp ( that I got from Read more Curly Cue Anemone. two days later i ordered more rock nems. Very pleased with purchase! Usually get a small freebie from them. In the World, What Do Cherry Shrimp Eat? cheers! These arthropods can and will attack humans when theyre handled. From packaging to quality to size, it was all Read more This was my second time, I ordered 20 lbs. I really appreciate the work that they do and definitely plan on future purchases with them. Ordered several fish, ricordea and a shrimp on Tuesday. Happy, thriving, and eating like its Thanksgiving! Had an issue with my order and received help immediately. But, no other issues & hope to Read more $300 order. When the shrimp grasps its claw on its prey, it creates a bubble-like sensation, known as cavitation bubbles, that shock the preys body. !, Just got my first order this morning and wow! Bought Read more Great Experience, Ordered a Swissguard Basslet and gorgonian. KP, KPs rock is full of life. I asked for an orange ric with some blue on it if they had one, and for an oddball that wasnt a Read more Excellent ricordea, even during a pandemic., We ordered a small quantity of their premium and base rock to seed our farm systems with a more diverse population of bacteria species. I had ordered 2 pair of your dwarf seahorses, received extra, shipping was fast and there was no DOAs they are healthy and so adorable, will order more in the future. Mantis shrimps are much longer in comparison to pistol shrimp. I can say it was one of the best choices I made. I ordered 4 corals a couple of weeks ago and Phil from KPAQUATICS sent me an additional gorgonia as he felt the one that I ordered didnt look as his site described. This guy though is stunning. Pistol shrimps prefer coral reef areas to build their colonies. WebPistol shrimp is much smaller than mantis shrimp. I love them and one is already Read more Great Ricordeas. The rock cycled very well. They are doing a great job! I have purchased two orders from KP Aquatics. All the snails arrived alive Read more Just awesome, Wow just amazing. Randy, I purchased the live rock and had great follow up communication with Phillipp. Shipping is always prompt, packaging is Read more Go-To Resource, First off, Ive been buying from kpaquatics for over a decade. While at the site, I also spotted nano red brittle stars, and pistol shrimp for sale too! Great price, Great Service! Pistol Shrimp are descendants of the Pleocyemata suborder , making them true shrimp by definition . Kara & Philipp threw in 2 extra of the cheaper, more common things, like hermits and snails, to cover potential losses. Love my mushrooms they are doing great! This is owing to a built-in shock absorber that prevents it from cracking. These fish will provide the shrimp with protection while the shrimp will create large living spaces for them. For their different food habits, their habitat is different. I Read more Chiton order. The enemy gets knocked by the powerful bubble of the water. Havanensis arrived healthy! I'm a freelance writer with 8 years of experience. Great selection and order was just what I needed. Great looking little guy went to work and now has caves all over. Ive purchased in the past and Ill continue to purchase in the future. I purchased a Atlantic blue tang. Communication was excellent. Many differences can be found between a pistol shrimp and a mantis shrimp. I thought the BRS was good but it was not near the quality of dry rock I received from kpaquatics. They come in a variety of colors and are known for their raptorial forelegs that they keep tucked but ready along with their eyes that are raised off their head by stalks. Pistol shrimp are powerful creatures that can use their claws to generate powerful attacks underwater. Havanensis arrived healthy! This was my first fish in mail order. The beautiful the gorgonian Read more Seahorse love. Keeping as many hitchhikers as possible is always my goal. Mantis shrimps have a vibrant multicolor body with amazing color gradients. Really nice inverts and 1 purple sea plume. If the occasion ever arises where they are attacked or are attacking their prey, they will give them a tough fight. Received my order on time an all alive! I purchased 6 juvenile yellowhead jawfish for my new 280 gallon peaceful reef aquarium. Theyll either be a smasher or a spearer. Ive been looking for a few good looking fish for my nano, and I decided to see what KP Aquatics had in stock. However, youll find that most professional aquariums will not have mantis shrimp because of their extreme aggressiveness. The price was more than fair. Were new at trying Gorgs and Sponges on our 210 gallon softies tank, so a bit nervous. I had a wonderful experience with my order! Take alesson Response from Philipp at KP Aquatics: Have no idea what the situation is about and you didnt contact us about any problems. The shipment arrived as scheduled and packed very well. Given these elements, the mantis shrimp has the advantage and would probably win the fight. Bright beautiful Ricordea were the show stoppers. Good shipping and good care before mean good fish after you get them. I ordered some live rock from Kara, one day before she went on vacation. It took me a few attempts to glue them in place. I had some losses due to excessive heat. 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 KP , the uncured live rock cured very quickly, with very little die off. No doubt it can and has broken a finger or two but that isnt a mortal wound. The masked gobies are doing great, even the tiny one. I already knew about the mantis shrimp, but the pistol shrimp was new. Take a few minutes to learn about the differences between a pistol shrimp vs Subscribe for virtual tools, STEM-inspired play, I acquired a large number of snails and placed them in a pile at the front of the tan. Despite its small size, the pistol shrimp relies solely on its large claw for defense. Everything arrived alive and exactly as described and I received a little more than I ordered. !, Very Professional Well Packed Good Size Portions Very Satisfied, Great company, great animals, great service, I always come here first when I want livestock.. These pincers get transformed into articulated raptorial arms after a few days. I bought the 10 pound nano package of cured live rock and Read more Completely new to the hobby. The size, health, and quality Read more Awesome!. If the two were forced to fight in open water, the battle would come down to which creature could land the first strike. On the flip side, a mantis shrimp has a bunch of predators including humans. These guys are great Read more Great live rock!. My order shipped during a cold snap so I lost the brittle stars that were on the rock but Read more Very nice!, I was a little worried about ordering from and online aquatics store since I live in Michigan and the fish would be coming from so far away. People usually die by anaphylaxis shock due to a pistol shrimp. They are cute and beautiful and unexpected. All 3 fish ate 5 minutes out of the acclimation bag. Pistol shrimp, also called Alpheidae, are true shrimp, but mantis shrimp (Stomatopoda) are not actually shrimp. It attacks the predator with the strong dactyl clubs which are at the front part of its body. Their rock Read more Outstanding Dry Reef Rock. Beautiful rock full of inverts. The gorgonians I got from them are all healthy, and Read more Always happy with my purchase.. Philipp even included an extra Masked Goby for me. And Thanks for the extra freebie. They are located all Read more Seahorses and Gorgonians at their finest, I ordered a queen angelfish. I am in love with the products and fair pricing and will absolutely do business with Read more Seahorses and corals. When hes not writing about fish, you can find him going for a run or building websites, such as this one! Love my mushrooms they are doing great! Both pistol shrimps and mantis shrimps have their separate living area. I placed an order but then changed my mind, nothing to do with KP. Pistol shrimps rely on small invertebrates. I have ordered from KP a lot in the past. Cathy Giddeon. One was sky blue, another was deep blue, and I lucked out and got a pink! To distinguish between them, go through the answers. Everything arrived alive and with great color. I have had a beautiful purple gorgonian from Read more everything arrives alive, I would recommend buying fish from this place everything packed perfect, Biological smorgasbord of a rock. Sometimes I have had an issue with the payment page but they always get things worked out quickly in a helpful manner. Alive and Heathy, started eating once they were settled in the tank. Thank Read more Dwarf Seahorses, Everything arrived perfectly packed and in excellent condition. Rest assured if thinking about doing an order do not hesitate. The mantis shrimp is about 8-10 in (20-25 cm), whereas the pistol shrimp is Seeing is testimony enough! Tons of brittle Read more Incredible Live Rock!! I also received an extra emerald crab free! Read more Beautiful Pygmy Angel Fish & Very Productive Mithrax Crabs, Probably my 5th order from KP and could not be happier. I have been in the reef tank hobby for 30+ years. WATCH: Sharks biting alligators, the most epic lion battles, and MUCH more. They are all eating like crazy and while it took about a week for them to adjust to their Read more Another completely awesome shipment. This is myb2nd time purchasing from KP. The rocks are porous and have make areas for mounting frags. It had so many live critters and growth on it. These guys are really great to work with. Seriously, I havent seen better quality gorgonians or rock flower Read more Impressive!. Incredibly healthy scrawled cowfish , ricordea and nasarrius snails! But, theyre completely different from each other. Fantastic service, real knowledge and incredible livestock. So many beautiful and healthy choices!. everything alive looking great and doing well. Never any issues with poor shipping or unhealthy fish. I am a repeat customer here and will continue to be. No, pistol shrimps are less stronger than mantis shrimps. I had no issues with KP Aquatics and the overnight delivery just with my UPS driver in D.C. who decided to come much later than he was supposed to. Everything was packed well, no leaks and no DOA. Wonderful communication and personal care. Everything I ordered looked even better in person than they did in the pictures. Im def. Both are scaled up to 200 meters long. purple sea fern/plumes arrived when expected and in great condition. Besides, their tail spikes are dangerous for humans. Thank you! !, I was very happy with communication, product, shipping and pricing from KP Aquatics . My order was delivered safely and with expediencey. Packaging was very secure. It came in just fine. Ordered 2 Ricordea florida & a yellow eyed Zoa that all exceeded my expectations for size and health. Now that you know about some of the differences between these two species, do you plan on adding one to your saltwater tank? Great company! 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. Thank you for Read more Love my seahorses, Ive ordered livestock and corals from a lot of places online. Please note: prices are correct and items are available at the time the article was published. Phillip was terrific, beautiful specimens and helped with foods. Be Patient ! This rock is beautiful with significant coralline algae coverage, some macro algae and plenty of Read more Live Rock. I couldnt be happier. 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. They are all swimming and eating. Will definitely recommend to friends and order again! Read more Awesome macroalgaes, I love my recent order everything came in very healthy and active. Everything arrived in wonderful shape. The rocks showed up covered in coralline and chock full of life. I didnt end up with a Read more Regret not buying sooner., You have no idea how much I appreciate the multiple-mouth-with-a-whole-nother-baby-polyp ricordearics are one of my favorite corallimorphs!, All of the snails, Hermit crabs Emerald Crabs and Red Mithrax Crabs arrived in great shape and started to work immediately. I am a repeat customer and KP have not disappointed me at all. My little guy came packed with an exceptional amount of packaging materials and a great heat pack. Thank you KP! Your email address will not be published. They can easily dominate pistol shrimps at any corner of the ocean. Great team, would shop again! The pistol shrimp has a vibrant red color but might have a few white spots or stripes on it. The service Read more Quality, This is my first reef tank. The last shipment I received was only Read more Excellent service@. The freight was quite a bit more but worth it. I have ordered from other online sources only to be disappointed when the shipment arrives. The shipped and arrived in time and Read more Excellent Queens, I ordered some uncured live rock and had no idea what to expect. Love the extra piece of coral. I also added 2 bottles of Read more Orange seahorse, love these guys,my first order was amazing. They have a great selection from their amazing live rock to harder-to-find inverts and fish at great prices. I also purchased three ultra rock flower anemones. I Read more Great dealing with KPA, These guys really care. This forms a small, short-lived cavitation bubble, and the bubble's quick collapse creates the sound. The shipment was packaged really well and most everything survived, including most of the life Read more Amazed, My order arrived today as expected. Was having a difficult time finding a cuban hogfish. I am overall really happy with this order. Phil offered to refund me or let me wait for the next one to come in stock. I will Read more 500 gallon Saltwater fish tank, The most gorgeous live rock Ive ever seen covered with all sorts of life! In some cases, they win the fight against octopuses and squids. Everything was packaged very well and arrived in excellent shape, including the 6 fish. They'll be either spearers or smashers. They are tiny and it took me almost 2 weeks to find Read more Great Service once again!, Ordered a mantis shrimp and some macroalgae, all arrived in good condition and got one free! If you hear weird popping sounds while snorkeling or swimming underwater, the pistol shrimp is most likely spewing its hazardous bubbles. The live rock came in this morning and what can I say, Im extremely impressed! This was my first order from KP Aquatics and I was very impressed. Great interaction with Phillip before, during and after the order. Will be ordering again soon! While its a small animal, the pistol shrimp uses its large claw as its sole defense system. If this claw should somehow be damaged or get chewed off, it will automatically regrow. They will fight to the death if kept together in the same tank. Order was on time! Their All arrived alive with a few extras! Omg are these guys beautiful!!! They definitely take pride in their work and it shows. Everything was healthy and after acclimation all things are doing well. really nice rock, bought another 15 pounds today. Both the shrimp species are species with extreme predatory power, but the mantis shrimp has a sturdier build than a pistol and is at an advantage.
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