Common Name:Coral Banded Shrimp
Scientific Name:Stenopus hispidus
Family:Stenopodidae
Origin:Indo-Pacific
Diet:Carnivore
Temperament:Peaceful, keep only in mated pairs or just one to a tank
Average Size:2 inch body, and antennas can get up to 6-8 inches long.
Gender:Females are generally bigger and will go threw periods of holding eggs.
Perferred Water Conditions:72-78F sg 1.023-1.025
Care: It will accept most flake and pellet foods. May nip corals so becareful if placing in a reef system.
Author:BlueAmbist
Image Credit:BlueAmbist
