Banded Coral Shrimp (Stenopus hispidus)
Stenopus hispidus
Origin: Indo-Pacific, Tropical Oceans
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 6 cm
- Min Tank
- 75 L
- Lifespan
- 3-5
- Swimming Level
- bottom
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- Omnivore — parasites from fish, meaty marine foods, marine pellets
- Temperament
- Territorial toward conspecifics; peaceful toward fish; cleaner behaviour toward some fish species
About
The Banded Coral Shrimp is an iconic marine invertebrate with a striking red and white banded body and long spiny claws. It establishes cleaning stations and removes parasites from fish. Should be kept alone or only in mated pairs as it is territorial and will fight with conspecifics.
Care Guide
Introduce only one unless purchasing a confirmed mated pair. Acclimate slowly via drip method. Provide crevices and ledges for shelter. Will pick at open wounds on fish in a symbiotic cleaning role. Sensitive to sudden salinity changes. Avoid copper medications. Feed meaty marine foods supplementally.
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