How difficult is it to keep Banded Coral Shrimp?

Beginner. This is a beginner-friendly species. No special equipment or experience is required, and it can be kept successfully with basic care setup.

What is the ideal temperature for Banded Coral Shrimp?

The ideal temperature for Banded Coral Shrimp is 22〜26℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.

What is the lifespan of Banded Coral Shrimp?

The average lifespan of Banded Coral Shrimp is 5-8 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.

How large does Banded Coral Shrimp get?

Banded Coral Shrimp typically reaches 4-6cm body length (up to about 7.5cm; about 15cm including antennae) as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.

What should I feed Banded Coral Shrimp?

Banded Coral Shrimp feeds on: Frozen foods, flake and pellet foods. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.

What is the typical price for Banded Coral Shrimp?

The price of Banded Coral Shrimp varies significantly depending on morph, size, and lineage. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.

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Banded Coral Shrimp

Beginner

Stenopus hispidus

A cleaner shrimp with red-and-white banding and long white antennae. Hardy and quick to feed, but aggressive toward its own kind and smaller shrimp, so keep it singly or as a confirmed mated pair.

Difficulty

Beginner

Temperature

22〜26℃

Lifespan

5-8 years

Size

4-6cm body length (up to about 7.5cm; about 15cm including antennae)

Diet

Frozen foods, flake and pellet foods

About

The banded coral shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) is a stenopodid shrimp with a circumtropical range from the Red Sea across the Pacific to the western Atlantic; in Japan it occurs along the Pacific coast south of the Boso Peninsula. It lives in crevices and under overhangs on rocky and coral reefs from 1 to 200 m, showing only its long white antennae. The large claws on the third pair of legs earn it the name boxing shrimp. In the wild it forms monogamous pairs that hold a territory and clean parasites and food scraps from large fish such as morays and groupers. It is easy to keep at 22-26 C, pH 8.1-8.4 and specific gravity 1.023-1.025, readily taking frozen and prepared foods. It is aggressive toward its own species and smaller shrimp, so keep it singly or as a confirmed mated pair. It hides for a day or two around molting; correct iodine levels help prevent molting problems. It cannot tolerate copper or high nitrate, and should be drip-acclimated. Breeding in home aquaria rarely succeeds because the larvae are difficult to rear.

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