What size tank does a Coral Banded Shrimp need?

A Coral Banded Shrimp needs a minimum tank size of 20 gallons. A 30-gallon tank or larger is recommended for optimal health.

What fish can live with Coral Banded Shrimp?

Compatible tank mates for Coral Banded Shrimp include: . Always ensure adequate tank size and proper water parameters.

Coral Banded Shrimp

Q: Is Coral Banded Shrimp easy to care for?

Coral Banded Shrimp has a easy care level. Aggressive toward other shrimp — keep only one per tank unless a mated pair. May catch and eat small, slow fish while molting.

Stenopus hispidus

Also known as: Banded Coral Shrimp, Boxing Shrimp

🧂 Saltwater ⚡ Semi-aggressive 🟢 Easy 🍽️ Omnivore Reef Safe (Caution)

Red and white banded body with extremely long white antennae and prominent pincer claws. An iconic reef invertebrate.

Tank Size

20 gal

minimum (30+ preferred)

Temperature

74–82°F

23–28°C

pH Range

8–8.4

water acidity

Max Size

7.6 cm

Lifespan

3–5 years

typical in captivity

Swim Level

Bottom

preferred zone

Care Notes

Aggressive toward other shrimp — keep only one per tank unless a mated pair. May catch and eat small, slow fish while molting.

Feeding

Frozen mysis, shrimp pellets, and leftover fish food. Will also clean parasites from fish.

Compatible Tank Mates

None identified.

Use Caution With

Ocellaris Clownfish 3" True Percula Clownfish 3" Blue Green Chromis 3" Yellowtail Damselfish 2.5" Blue Tang 12" Yellow Tang 8" Kole Tang 7" Clarkii Clownfish 5" Tomato Clownfish 5" Scopas Tang 8" Convict Tang 8" Azure Damselfish 2.5"

Incompatible With

Maroon Clownfish 6" Blue Devil Damselfish 3" Powder Blue Tang 9" Naso Tang 18" Achilles Tang 10" Purple Tang 10" Three Stripe Damselfish 3" Domino Damselfish 5" Four Stripe Damselfish 3" Jewel Damselfish 6" Blonde Naso Tang 16" Desjardin's Sailfin Tang 16"

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