Just how loud are pistol shrimp?

[saberry]

I'm thinking about getting a pistol shrimp to go in my tank. I already have yellow watchman goby that I hope it might pair up with. I've never heard one snap so I'm interested in just how loud it is and how frequently do they usually snap.

 

[ReefRaff]

I have two. just snap your fingers and you will get a good idea of how loud it is.

 

[lando]

I have one and it is pretty loud. Louder then I can snap.

 

[Thumper]

Mine are louder than snapping your fingers as well, not loud enough to bother me but it is loud.

 

[fireman26m]

I can hear mine on the other end of the house....with the dishwasher running. Ofcourse...mine shrimp is a mutant.

 

[ReefRaff]

dam. mine must be quiet snappers. lol

 

[Rsquared333]

Which species are the best to mix to get this symbiotic relationship?