I Read more Chiton order. I ordered 3 Ricordeas. As always the fish I received from Kara and Philipp were absolutely first quality! Our new fish arrived on time and safely packaged. 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. It is the first site I visit when Im actively shopping Read more The Most Amazing LIve Rock (and Vendor). I ordered several different types of gorgonians. They arrived very well packaged, healthy, energetic, eating and beautiful! Philipp even included an extra Masked Goby for me. If you hear strange popping sounds while snorkeling or swimming underwater, you more than likely are hearing the pistol shrimp releasing its dangerous bubbles. They can puncture the skin and tear flesh with ease, but they wont kill a person. two days later i ordered more rock nems. When it arrived it was teaming Read more Absolutely the best, gotten a few orders from kp and always turns out very well . They can become very territorial, something which can result in them fighting and even killing each other. It arrived very healthy and is a great addition to my system. Ive not had that happen often from a LFS. They had great communication and shipping without any hiccups. I highly recommend KP Aquatics. Buy and sell with other aquarium hobbyists. When I placed my order it was filled and shipped in a Read more 1st time gorgonian purchase. If you want to distinguish between these two types, you should know the comparison between pistol shrimp vs mantis shrimp. None Better! 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. Opened up quickly. Best service and communication.Overall everything is great..!! After proper acclimation I placed them in high light, high flow area in my DT. !, I found KP Aquatics while searching on the web for a place to buy gorgonians. Im obsessed with my little guys!! Pistol Shrimp are carnivores and should be fed Sinking Carnivore Pellets at least once a week. Well send you tons of inspiration to help you find a hidden gem in your local area or plan a big day out. All arrived healthy and active. Bought multiple box fish. Thanks, The rock i got in submerged and even the starter rock shipped in paper (both picked up at the airport) is amazing and has been maintaining my perams perfectly in this tank. I requested overnight shipping due to the summer heat. The only decent item was the gorgonia. Great packaging with their bags and insulated box! 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. New max nano is the new home for the gorgonian. I Read more Great dealing with KPA, These guys really care. Great service! After a week in QT Read more Blue tang. Ive been buying tropical fish for over 25 years, And always had problems with a lot of different is the different companies and fish. My purchases from KP have always come in such good condition that I now consider them a first look place when Im thinking of adding new stuff to my tank! As they have a quick attacking strategy and sturdy body, they can dominate on various sea lives. Highly recommended! Ive been ordering salt water fish from KP aquatic now for a couple years and it never seems to change everything is beautiful, healthy,well taken care of and well packaged well packaged and arrives in great condition. Im glad I did because I found my queen and also ordered a Rock Beauty angel. Always Qualiity. I never have been disappointed in the quality of their livestock. Talked to Philipp on the phone great guy and great customer service. Ordered four pairs of mated wild neon gobies (E. oceanops). !, Just got my first order this morning and wow! Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. I found out about kp from reef2reef, but im in Florida and Read more Ordered 10lbs first, If you buy from KPAquatics i garantee you will not be disappointed they are a great company to deal with and they really know there stuff and the way they package your order is first rate i have biught frim Read more Simply the best to deal with. The price was more than fair. My new arrivals looked happy and healthy on arrival. ps-that red serpent Read more Just Great!! We hope you love our recommendations for products and services! So they are enjoy my tank, I would like order again. Puffer was expertly packaged and shipped overnight. I am a repeat customer here and will continue to be. I love the crabs, gorgonians, baby Atlantic Tang, and the customer service was terrific. creative tips and more. Also 4 extra gorgonians were included free. 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. They are second to Read more Awesome store to do business with, First of all, communication was excellent. But, mantis shrimps come with the vision of identifying 12 different colors. :D/ also ordered some chaetomorpha and caulerpaALL made it great with priority shipping and the zoanthids did great too! bunch of assorted gorgonians opened up 1st day. Well, they all love bubble algae and I couldnt be happier with mypurchases. Thanks! Thanks to its larger size, the mantis shrimp will have a significant advantage over the pistol shrimp. Their prices are quite good. This is my 500 gallon fish tank and all the stuff I purchased from KP Aquatics. Seriously, I havent seen better quality gorgonians or rock flower Read more Impressive!. Along with their ultra-fast movement, they pack the strongest punch. These guys were beyond generous with the extras they included. Among the various classifications of shrimps, pistol shrimps and mantis shrimps are very popular. They settled in immediately and are nice additions to the Read more First time buying online, Bought 25lbs of dry reef rock. My shipment arrived in a very timely manner in perfect condition! Put in a request for some and wish I had room for some live rock. Both of these creatures are known for their unique abilities and impressive strength. All arrived in great condition as usual. Great packaging and shipping!Thanks Kara and Phillip! Immediately started siphoning water in the tank. All arrived healthy and are doing great a month later. Triggerfish, lionfish, hawkfish, and wrasses are some of the most common predators of pistol shrimp. This is myb2nd time purchasing from KP. The sponges I ordered are large and Read more Excellent Service and Healthy Livestock at a great value!, You guys are the worst . !Love KP Aquatics!! Everything arrived alive and with great color. Pistol shrimp are mostly opportunistic, but mantis shrimp are ambush predators and opportunistic predators. They were packed well and all four pairs are current eating and healthy, even amid a rigourous quarantine period. The gorgonians are sourced from the Caribbean and collected by the divers who own the business. All animals arrived healthy and in great shape. This is my first purchase. Everything arrived in great shape and is growing. Below youll discover more about the differences between these two shrimp and how they protect themselves from predators and who would win in a fight, should the occasion ever arise. The rocks are porous and have make areas for mounting frags. I did have Read more Great quality service at a great price!. Every time I look closely, I find more neat little lifeforms. Read more Incredible Live Rock!, I placed my second order with these guys and they not only provided me with excellent quality (and still living) products, they exceeded my expectations. She Played Nadia In American Pie. Anything live Read more I received my latest order, My fish shipped the next business day. All of them arrived in excellent condition and continue to thrive in my aquarium today. The puffer was smaller Read more Great products, Great company., I ordered 15 lbs of uncured live rock from KPA. Sorry the picture Read more Atlantic Blue Tang and Black Angelfish, I had another one for several years who somehow jumped out event hough the tank is covered. Though both of them are edible, they are naturally different. A mantis shrimp is covered in colorful scales and uses its forelimbs to strike prey. 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!!! Please if you get any more for $35.00 let me know!! Everything arrived and packaged impeccably in heat sealed bags as opposed to just rubber-banded bags so leakage was Read more Great Seller, Such a great experience with KP Aquatics! Only had 2 deaths after 2 weeks. Everything arrived alive, feisty, and ready to Read more 1000% Recommended, Ive ordered from KP Aquatics several times. 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. Rhino vs Hippo: Who Would Win In A Fight? On the other hand, mantis shrimp like to live in sub-Antarctic water and will create burrows to live in. A queen angel but they only had large. and the extra pipefish was a nice surprise. Was having a difficult time finding a cuban hogfish. After a new batch of live rock was cured and settled in, it was time for COLOR! FROM THE SUPPLYING OF A TRACKING NUMBER TO THE DELIVERY OF THE FISH WAS A BEAUTIFUL EXPERIENCE. Archived post. I have never Read more Great, as usual, These Folks are the greatest! Smashers are Mantis Shrimp that have developed a club-like appendage, which they use to smash and bludgeon their meals. I have purchased many fish and inverts from KP Aquatics and have never been disappointed. Pistol shrimps rely on small invertebrates. Very quick response. Mantis shrimps defending style is better than pistol shrimps. 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 for your great prompt communication, I ordered two starfish and am extremely happy with my order and the service I received from the crew at Kpaquatics. Thanks again, I cant wait to order the Read more 500 gal.ocean, hi i recently placed and order for 50 cherth snails and 50 blue leg hermits and one pigmy angle every thing was well packaged and arrived in timely fasion the clean up crew went strait to work and can see Read more recent order. The customer service was excellent and the best I have ever had through email they were quick to answer any questions I had. I was a little hard on them but they bounced back and are doing great. 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