Where did you get your candy cane pistol shrimp (assuming the store sent you the right shrimp after shipping the wrong one). I've been looking for one for about 6 months and can't find one at my LFS's.I have the Octo Aquatics acclimation box. I've only needed it a few times but I was very thankful that I had it each time.
Once I was shipped the wrong pistol shrimp (tiger instead of candy cane). Since it was already quarantined I didn't have a separate tank set up. The arriving shrimp was to go straight into the display. Luckily I was able to keep him safe in the acclimation box until the next day when someone could take him off my hands.
When I've had a fish or invert acting unusual it has given me a good place to keep them safe and allow careful observation.
It has even provided a good spot to put a frag that is being picked at.
Great tool to have.