SHRIMP – BANDED CORAL Stenopus hispidus
$34.99 – $44.99
The Banded Coral Shrimp, also known as the Boxing Shrimp, is a popular invertebrate in the hobby for its striking body shape and coloration. With brilliant red and white bands along their body that appears to have a prickly texture, Banded coral shrimp have a pair of extremely long pinchers and white antennae. Reaching a size of 3″ in aquaria, Banded coral shrimp come from the oceans of Indonesia where they are found usually hanging upside-down in caves or crevices. Banded coral shrimp are relatively hardy once acclimated and make a productive addition to your invertebrate crew as they constantly move about the aquarium in search of food.
Care Level: Easy
Temperament:Â Semi-Aggressive
Reef Compatible: Yes
General Description: The Banded Coral Shrimp, also known as the Boxing Shrimp, is a popular invertebrate in the hobby for its striking body shape and coloration. With brilliant red and white bands along their body that appears to have a prickly texture, Banded coral shrimp have a pair of extremely long pinchers and white antennae. Reaching a size of 3″ in aquaria, Banded coral shrimp come from the oceans of Indonesia where they are found usually hanging upside-down in caves or crevices. Banded coral shrimp are relatively hardy once acclimated and make a productive addition to your invertebrate crew as they constantly move about the aquarium in search of food.
Diet Requirements: Banded coral shrimp are carnivores and predominately scavenge. They will accept most flake and frozen foods.
Tank Requirements: An established, minimum aquarium size of 30 gallons is recommended to house a Banded coral shrimp. Maintaining stable water parameters is a component to the success of keeping this invertebrate. Regular water changes are necessary to replenish iodine that is important for the proper molting of Banded coral shrimp. Generous live rock with caves and crevices will mimic the Banded coral shrimp’s natural environment. Banded coral shrimp are extremely aggressive with each other; only one is recommended per aquarium. While it is generally safe to add Banded coral shrimp into a reef aquarium, keep in mind that many crabs and shrimp are opportunistic on other slower moving invertebrates if their dietary requirements are not being met. It is imperative to take time acclimating a Banded coral shrimp; we suggest via drip acclimation. Recommended water conditions: 76-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.024-1.026.
Purchase Size: 1″ to 2″
Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Purchase size is approximate.
Dry goods orders are shipped via US Postal Service or UPS to the address provided at checkout based on the selection made in your website shopping cart. Product is carefully packed to help prevent any damage during shipping. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number, and delivery notification. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.
Perishable items (i.e. live plants, refrigerated/frozen foods) are shipped via US Postal Service 2-3 day to the address provided at checkout for a $25.00 flat rate charge. Items are packed with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more perishable items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $25.00 perishable shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.
Livestock (i.e. fish, invertebrates, coral) are shipped via UPS Overnight to the address provided at checkout for a $55.00 flat rate charge. Livestock is packed in insulated styrofoam boxes with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more livestock items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $55.00 livestock shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Livestock is shipped Monday through Wednesday ONLY (no weekend delivery is available) weather permitting, and we reserve the right to delay shipping until conditions are appropriate for safe arrival. Once your order is placed we will contact you to arrange the best shipping date based on these criteria. Someone must be available to receive the livestock order on the first delivery attempt. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.
For mixed dry goods/perishable & livestock orders items will be shipped via their corresponding shipping methods outlined above. Dry goods will be shipped via US Postal Service or UPS based on your selection and checkout, while livestock will ship via UPS Overnight for a $55.00 flat rate charge. You will receive separate notifications and tracking numbers for the dry goods and livestock. Please note due to different carriers and shipping methods dry goods and livestock may arrive on different days.
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