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Scientific name - Stenopus hispidus
Family – Stenopodidae
Common name – Boxer, Coral Banded Shrimp
Range - Caribbean, Cebu, Hawaii, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Sumatra
Max Size – 2.5 in (6 cm)
Care Level – Easy
Temperament – Semi-aggressive
Foods and feeding – This shrimp will scavenge its food the aquarium but will appreciate occasional treats of meaty foods.
Supplements - Calcium, Magnesium, Iodine, Trace Elements
Aquarium suitability -
Reef compatibility – Yes
Captive care – The shrimp is known to start out as a docile tank mate, but become very aggressive killing other inverts and small fish. They should be kept only one per tank. It is an opportunistic predator. They come in a variety of different colors. Like all invertebrates, they are extremely sensitive to nitrates and copper, and should only be kept in aquariums with pristine water conditions.
Family – Stenopodidae
Common name – Boxer, Coral Banded Shrimp
Range - Caribbean, Cebu, Hawaii, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Sumatra
Max Size – 2.5 in (6 cm)
Care Level – Easy
Temperament – Semi-aggressive
Foods and feeding – This shrimp will scavenge its food the aquarium but will appreciate occasional treats of meaty foods.
Supplements - Calcium, Magnesium, Iodine, Trace Elements
Aquarium suitability -
Reef compatibility – Yes
Captive care – The shrimp is known to start out as a docile tank mate, but become very aggressive killing other inverts and small fish. They should be kept only one per tank. It is an opportunistic predator. They come in a variety of different colors. Like all invertebrates, they are extremely sensitive to nitrates and copper, and should only be kept in aquariums with pristine water conditions.
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