Coral Banded Shrimp

Stenopus hispidus


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Coral Banded Shrimp

Coral Banded Shrimp

Stenopus hispidus


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Care Facts

Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Diet: Omnivore
Origin: Caribbean
Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallon
Acclimation Time: 2+ hours
Reef Safe: Yes
Coral Safe: Yes
Invertebrate Safe: Monitor with other shrimp
Lighting: ~
Placement: ~
Waterflow: ~
The Coral Banded Shrimp, Stenopus hispicus, features a striking red and white body with long white antennae and two muscular pincers. It can also be known as the Boxing Shrimp for its propensity to hit its prey with those large claws. The Coral Banded Shrimp should not be housed with members of its own species unless they are a mated pair. They may also become aggressive towards other Shrimp species and crustaceans such as Hermit Crabs or Snails, therefor caution is advised when adding this Shrimp to your tank.

The Coral Banded Shrimp prefer tanks with plenty of live rock to provide hiding places to search for prey. Target feeding them a carnivorous diet consisting of chopped meaty preparations is suggested, as it can deter them from hunting tank mates.

They will often shed their entire exoskeleton in a process called molting while they are growing. Often times they may lose their claws or legs during transit, but will grow them back when they molt. Overall, the Coral Banded Shrimp is a staple in the home aquarium for being very hardy, as well as its  ability to eat pesky bristle worms and flat worms.

I bought one about 2 weeks ago, when I put him in the tank he disappeared until last night. He is doing fine looks good and is healthy.


Reviewed by: Mark Gray on Jan. 16, 2017

Seemed very health when it arrived. On the small side,but went right to work cleaning my Blue Hippo Tang and my Shoulder Tang. Would even grab food that floated by it. Lasted in my tank for about 10 days, then I found it dead. I think maybe it was just to small, but otherwise a great shrimp. Look forward to getting another one, but this time I'll order a large one.


Reviewed by: Lori Close on Nov. 29, 2016

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