Shrimp – Blue Coral Banded

Blue Coral Banded Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size: 20 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 3.81cm (1 1/2″)

Diet: Omnivore (Known to eat bristle worms)

Temperament: Peaceful

Lifespan: Up to 3 years

Scientific Name: Stenopus Tenuirostris

Other Common Names: Blue Boxing Shrimp, Blue Heart Coral Banded Shrimp

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes

The blue coral banded shrimp is one of the rarer types of shrimp seen in the hobby. Its scientific name is Stenopus Tenuirostris but its mainly called by its common name the blue coral banded shrimp, it is also sometimes called the blue boxing shrimp or the blue heart coral banded. This shrimp comes from the Stenopodidae family. Their maximum size is 1 ½” and they can live up to 3 years. Coral banded shrimp are omnivores, they will scavenge leftover food in the tank. Coral banded shrimp are also known for hunting and eating bristle worms during the night. Their minimum tank size is 20 gallons, making them an excellent clean-up crew member for any size tank. Coral banded shrimp are peaceful to all members except for other coral banded shrimp, the coral banded shrimp will not fight with any other shrimp/invertebrates. The coral banded shrimp is coral and invertebrate safe. Coral banded shrimp are nocturnal and will be most active during the night, during the day they will be seen hiding in the cracks and caves of the rocks.

Coral banded shrimp can lose their large pincher arms and grow them back, they will often lose an arm during battle with another coral banded or if they get stuck in a net, it is recommended to move them with a small cup instead of a net to avoid this problem.