Can a Banded Coral Shrimp, Gold Live With a Blue Leg Hermit Crab?
~ Possible with cautionVerdict from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. Score: 67/100.
Why
- Known conflict: Coral banded shrimp (Stenopus) attack other shrimp and small inverts
It can work if…
- Known incompatibility — these species are documented to conflict
Both species at a glance
Banded Coral Shrimp, Gold
Stenopus zanzibaricus
- Aggression:
- peaceful
- Min tank:
- 10 gallons
- Reef safe:
- safe
- Diet:
- carnivore
Blue Leg Hermit Crab
Clibanarius tricolor
- Aggression:
- peaceful
- Min tank:
- 5 gallons
- Reef safe:
- safe
- Diet:
- omnivore