{"product_id":"banded-coral-shrimp","title":"Banded Coral Shrimp","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanded Coral Shrimp (Large)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanded Coral Shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStenopus hispidus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is one of the most distinctive shrimp available for marine aquariums. With bold red and white banding, long flowing white antennae and oversized claws, it adds plenty of character and movement to a reef or saltwater setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoral Banded Shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoxing Shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this species is relatively hardy once established and will often make its home beneath overhangs, inside caves or amongst established rockwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStenopus hispidus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Banded Coral Shrimp, Coral Banded Shrimp, Boxing Shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Semi-Aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivore \/ Scavenger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Body Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 7–8 cm, with antennae extending considerably further\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide plenty of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erockwork, caves and sheltered areas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e where the Banded Coral Shrimp can establish a territory and retreat when required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are generally compatible with fish and corals but can become territorial towards \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eother Banded Coral Shrimp and smaller ornamental shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Unless you have a confirmed pair and suitable space, they are usually best kept individually.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring moulting, the shrimp may disappear into the rockwork for a day or two while its new exoskeleton hardens. This is normal behaviour, and secure hiding places are particularly important during this period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanded Coral Shrimp are opportunistic scavengers and will readily accept a wide variety of aquarium foods, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrozen mysis shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrine shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinely chopped marine seafood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuality sinking marine pellets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther meaty frozen foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey may also display natural cleaning behaviour around fish and will spend time searching the rockwork and substrate for leftover food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Quality \u0026amp; Acclimation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike most marine invertebrates, Banded Coral Shrimp require \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estable salinity and good water quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. They should be acclimated carefully when introduced to a new aquarium and must never be exposed to copper-based medications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its dramatic antennae, bold red and white colouration and entertaining scavenging behaviour, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanded Coral Shrimp is an eye-catching addition to an established marine or reef aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42899624067149,"sku":null,"price":179.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/BandedCoralShrimp.webp?v=1789507818","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.co.nz\/products\/banded-coral-shrimp","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}