Coral Banded Shrimp - Super Special

Stenopus hispidus

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Coral Banded Shrimp - Super Special

Size: Medium

~~$29.99~~

$17.99

Coral Banded Shrimp - Super Special

Size: Medium/Large

~~$32.99~~

$19.99

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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:	~

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The Coral Banded Shrimp, Stenopus hispicus, features a striking red and white body with long white antennae and two muscular pinchers. It can also be known as the Boxing Shrimp for its propensity to hit its prey with those large claws. Mostly peaceful towards other species, the Coral Banded Shrimp should not be housed with members of its own species unless they are a mated pair.

The Coral Banded Shrimp can be sensitive to water quality so it is recommended you keep your water in pristine shape. They prefer tanks with plenty of live rock hiding places to search for their carnivorous diet. They will often lose their exoskeleton in a process called molting while they are growing. Overall, the Coral Banded Shrimp is a staple in the home aquarium for its unique and beautiful appearance and ability to eat pesky bristle worms and flat worms.

The shrimp was fairly small, but arrived alive and active, albeit with some broken appendages. It was moved to a large display tank and appears to be doing well a week later.

Reviewed by: Bruce Blumberg on 03/22/2016

Bought 2 of these. Arrived perfectly. Did not read about not putting 2 together. Larger pulled punchers off littler one. Been week or so. Punchers have grown back and they are tolerating each other now. Good buy.

Reviewed by: Debbie Dublo on 11/14/2016