Can a Banded Coral Shrimp Live With a Blood Red Fire Shrimp?
~ Possible with cautionVerdict from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. Score: 66/100.
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
Stenopus hispidus
- Aggression:
- semi-aggressive
- Min tank:
- 20 gallons
- Reef safe:
- safe
- Diet:
- carnivore
Blood Red Fire Shrimp
Lysmata debelius
- Aggression:
- peaceful
- Min tank:
- 0 gallons
- Reef safe:
- safe
- Diet:
- carnivore