Ive ordered twice from them one order of gorgs, and one of rock nems. This was the first time Ive ordered anything live over the internet. As you can see, both Mantis Shrimp and Pistol Shrimp are interesting marine life forms with unique characteristics. After proper acclimation I placed them in high light, high flow area in my DT. Despite its small size, the pistol shrimp relies solely on its large claw for defense. Everything arrived alive, feisty, and ready to Read more 1000% Recommended, Ive ordered from KP Aquatics several times. They ship quickly, and I will Read more Favorite Place to Order. Everything arrived alive and in good shape, and there were even a couple freebies thrown in! Thats why their eyes are considered the most complex eyes in the animal kingdom. When Read more UNBELIEVABLE ROCK !! This was my first fish in mail order. It just arrived and is EXCELLENT. always fast shipping and very healthy animals. Will definitely be ordering here again. They'll be either spearers or smashers. I have made a number of purchases from KP Aquatics and I am so pleased with their products and service. These little fish are social, get along with each other (after they get over their territorialism, and are curious and friendly. These arthropods can and will attack humans when theyre handled. But, if mantis shrimps find your activity somehow suspicious, they can attack your finger with their strong claws. Everything was alive and has settled in nicely. The seahorses that I ordered are thriving and doing well. Everything arrives healthy Read more Healthy Marine Life, I have ordered Live rock from KP prior, and it was super high quality. The pistol shrimp usually has the same red and white colors common in most of its species, possesses 10 legs like other decapods, and has an asymmetrical body with one large claw that can measure half of its total length. Their forelimbs are so strong that one punch will immediately knock down and kill the target. Even with that delay in summer heat my rock arrived healthy and packaged wonderfully with a cooling pack. No nasty cycling, stink, or white bacterial slime- when they say ready for shipping, its ready Read more Two month follow-up, still happy!, I just bought over 200 various snails, crabs and 5 chitons. My Peterson shrimp ( that I got from Read more Curly Cue Anemone. I Read more Best, Ordered premium live rock for biodiversity and was not disappointed. of it, I love it, it makes perfect shelving, flat and stackable or for finishing pieces of your rock work, makes levels easy work, perfect resting Read more Perfect Pieces. Im glad I did because I found my queen and also ordered a Rock Beauty angel. The burrow is constructed by the Pistol Shrimp and then guarded by the Goby Fish. Its beautiful. Very happy with the packing, shipping and the quality fo the rock is amazing. 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. I have ordered twice now with plans for more. Ive ordered a couple of times from other collectors in the keys before Read more The best tropical fish collectors in the state of Florida !, I ordered two Seahorses from them. They are second to Read more Awesome store to do business with, First of all, communication was excellent. Ive been buying tropical fish for over 25 years, And always had problems with a lot of different is the different companies and fish. The corals were awesome and I loved the gorgonians! Both shrimps are rarely similar in their characteristics. My little guy came packed with an exceptional amount of packaging materials and a great heat pack. The beautiful the gorgonian Read more Seahorse love. Second time ordering from KP Aquatics. Thanks! Thanks again for the purchase. I strongly recommend overnight shipping for almost all their livestock. Packed well to protect the fish. I am beyond impressed with KP Aquatics. They are passionate about turning your everyday moments into memories and bringing you inspiring ideas to have fun with your family. I had a wonderful experience with my order! Myles Goldfein, This is my 3rd time ordering I am always impressed with the Quality and the care that KP aquatic takes when they ship. About Us | Contact | Privacy Policy | Fact Checking Copyright 2023. Ive been ordering from KP Aquatics for years, in fact even before it was called KP Aquatics. two days later i ordered more rock nems. Mantis shrimp are usually about 810 in (2025 cm), and they can be found in flashy red, blue, or green colors. My order came professionally packed and they responded promptly to any questions I had on my order. Again, another great shipment of fish, ricordeas and gorgonian. I have ordered from K.P. Kidadl has a number of affiliate partners that we work with including Amazon. Within 10 Read more Incredible Service, I had ordered a group of 10 dwarf seahorses and 1 pregnant pair, the first week of January, they all arrived in good condition. These guys are great Read more Great live rock!. its always fun sorting through all the packaging to see what i received. The pistol shrimp, found in the shallows of the tropical ocean, usually near healthy coral reefs, possesses abundant power, making it a strong animal species. Spearers are Mantis Shrimp with a barbed, spear-like appendage, which they use to skewer soft animals, such as fish. Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. Just got a bigger seahorse tank so I cant wait to buy a dozen more. Pistol shrimps have small predators like triggerfish, hawkfish, and similar coral entities. It is the first site I visit when Im actively shopping Read more The Most Amazing LIve Rock (and Vendor). 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. Ordered four pairs of mated wild neon gobies (E. oceanops). This review contains a video, please click on the linkto see it. Depending on the various characteristics, there are a lot of distinctions between pistol shrimp vs mantis shrimp. Thanks for all your help . Even, theyre not as large as mantis shrimp. After 5 days, one of the seashore gave birth to 8 baby seashores. Everything arrived in wonderful shape. It was far better than I hoped, lovely, covered in purple, with a few hitch hikers. WATCH: Sharks biting alligators, the most epic lion battles, and MUCH more. Trying to get her to eat more shes starting slowly adjusting to frozen mysis. Always Qualiity. Very nice rock, lots of different sizes shipped, good communication in ordering a specific amount. These two. Anything live Read more I received my latest order, My fish shipped the next business day. Now I have ordered from some of the bigger online livestock stores Read more Everything arrived in great condition!! Ordered 100 Astreas and received 109. Sometimes, they get attacked by the mantis shrimps despite having different living strategies. Good follow up and all arrived well and alive. A mantis shrimp is covered in colorful scales and uses its forelimbs to strike prey. Catalina Goby: Care, Diet, Tank Mate Compatibility & More. For their different food habits, their habitat is different. WebPistol Shrimp. I have been in the hobby for over 40 years. fish, sponges, clean up crew, and gorgonians were all ordered. 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. Corals healthy and amazing value. I have ordered from KP a lot in the past. Were packaged well and doing great. All appear to be healthy and no worse for the wear. Very interesting little critters! ps-that red serpent Read more Just Great!! I have purchased nearly ten seahorses over the years and have been happy with every purchase. It would be much better if they all came in reef plugs. I graduated from Rowan University in 2014 . However, KP Aquatics alleviated those concerns. 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. They have great customer service and response . The packaging was first rate. 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. If you're looking to establish a saltwater aquarium without any corals or fish, go with a Mantis Shrimp. Answered any questions I had pertaining to my order without hesitation. I ordered 15lbs of live rock Thursday morning and it arrive 24hrs later at my door. Everything was healthy, and arrived safely.. Great communication. There was a delay in shipping (not KP Aquatics fault at all) and it took 6 days to arrive. Let us know in the comments, and be sure to check out our marketplace where you might be able to find one for sale, and our community forum where you can meet and discuss these species with other hobbyists. Found a couple of pencil urchins and feather dusters along with tons of cool growths. each fish was individually packaged and in great shape. Mantis shrimps have a vibrant multicolor body with amazing color gradients. Love love love this place. Your email address will not be published. They come in two varieties: smashing or spearing. About 2 weeks ago I purchased the smallest cave basslet, i have ever seen. Always a gamble ordering online and not knowing exactly what you are getting. They had great communication and shipping without any hiccups. Immediately started siphoning water in the tank. Thanks KP. I received big specimens like they were upgraded by them. Both these aquatic animals are known for their amazing self-defense techniques despite their size. My seahorses arrived in a timely manner and were all alive and well. These fish will provide the shrimp with protection while the shrimp will create large living spaces for them. If you love to imagine the planet-exploding battles of the fictional gods who will never be, taking pointless knowledge gathered from a life spent reading and gaming and swinging it like a gladiator's sword in discussions on reddit then welcome home, my friend. Ordered from KP and thanks to UPS, it took two days to get to me. Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. Subscribe for virtual tools, STEM-inspired play, 100% Highly recommended! I ordered a couple corals, it took only 2 days to arrive! I couldnt be happier. KP was able to collect some Rough Head Blennies at my request. Nitrates should be kept as close to 0 as possible. Just amazing! Colorful, large and healthy tunicate/sea squirts. I stumbled onto KP aquatics by accident, and thought Id give them a try. The Red Serpent Starfish that was send is absolutely AWESOME! Pistol shrimp are mostly opportunistic, but mantis shrimp are ambush predators and opportunistic predators. Smashers are Mantis Shrimp that have developed a club-like appendage, which they use to smash and bludgeon their meals. Have to say, the best aquaculture live rock out there, loaded with life! 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. Even though the bottom was blown out of styrofoam cooler and box was wet, I could still feel that water was present. Fantastic product. I placed a big order to get the free shipping and o boy was it worth it. THANK YOU, KP Read more Mermaid wine glass plants. I absolutely will order from KP Read more Excellent order with KP Aquatics, I have placed multiple orders from KPAquatics and never been disappointed and always more than pleased. 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