Stenopus hispidus

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Coral Banded Shrimp
Coral Banded Shrimp
Species	Stenopus hispidus
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	94.635 liters 94,635.295 mL 25 US Gallons (94.6L)
Size	10.16 cm 3-4 " (7.6-10.2cm)
pH	8.2 - 8.4
Temp.	296.15 K 73.4 °F 533.07 °R 301.15 K 82.4 °F 542.07 °R23 -28 °C (73.4-82.4°F)
Water Hardness	8-12
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Carnivore Live Foods Other (See article)
Life Span	3-5 years

[edit] Alternative names

Coral Banded Shrimp, Red Banded Shrimp, Banded Coral Shrimp, Banded Prawn, Banded Boxer Shrimp, Barber-Pole Shrimp

[edit] Sexing

Males are smaller and more slender than females.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Will nibble on corals and not safe with other invertebrates such as small hermit crabs and other shrimp. Do not keep with aggressive fish that may eat shrimp.

[edit] Diet

A scavenger by nature, prefers meaty foods. Will remove dead tissue, algae and parasites from larger fish, will even pick at hands that are trying to clean the tank!

[edit] Feeding regime

As this shrimp is a scavenger, it will need to have various foods on offer at all times or else it may starve. It is also nocturnal and will only really feed at night.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Nocturnal, so needs a cave to hide in during the day.

[edit] Behaviour

This is a cleaner shrimp so will approach large fish to pick off dead tissue and parasites.

[edit] Identification

A slender shrimp with very long legs, pincers and antennae. The shrimp is banded down it's body and legs with white and red/brown, which makes it a striking addition to any saltwater tank.

[edit] Pictures

Coral Banded Shrimp

Coral Banded Shrimp

[edit] External links

• Wikipedia
• Malawi Cichlid Homepage
• Salt Aquarium.About