Gold Coral Banded Shrimp (Stenopus tenuirostris)

The Gold Coral Banded Shrimp also known as the Yellow Boxing Shrimp are a hardy shrimp. They can be seen eating bristle worms, flat worms, plankton, and parasites off of your fish. They will enjoy rocks to climb and scavenge for food. As they grow, they will molt.  Like other inverts they are very sensitive to copper based medications.

• Care Level

  Beginner

• Tank Requirements

  10 gal minimum

• Reef Safe

  Yes

• Temperament

  Peaceful

• Diet

  Carnivore

• Current Size

  Approx. 2 inches  

• Full-Size

  Approx. 4 inches

• Water Parameters

  NO3 0ppm, 72-78F, pH 8.1-8.4