I want the mantis if you have one

Now..to the original question.. My guess... your pistol is just fine and snap happy. Remember, they are tough AND have a serious "buffer" to help them. It is no accident that they burrow. It's the safest place in the world for them. In their den, they are safe from predators, swings in salinity and temperature etc.

For all the time I've been in the hobby (not long as compared to my general aquaris) I have learned lots. The most impressive thing I've learned thus far is that if treated right, our reef tanks can really withstand a LOT of adversity! The fish, corals, inverts are a little tougher than we think they are. Again, especially if properly cared for!

Dave