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Banded Coral Shrimp, Blue
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Banded Coral Shrimp, Blue

Stenopus tenuirostris

The Blue Banded Coral Shrimp, also known as the Blue Coral or Blue Boxing Shrimp, has a blue body, while the chelae and abdomen have red and sometimes white and red bands. These shrimp are ideal for any size invertebrate or reef aquarium, and will perform a cleaning function picking parasites and de
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Compatibility at a Glance

Not reef compatible — avoid with reef
Coral compatible — can be kept with coral
Invertebrates compatible — can be kept with invertebrates

Banded Coral Shrimp, Blue is not considered reef safe — it is likely to eat or damage corals and/or ornamental invertebrates and belongs in a fish-only system.

Compatibility

Reef Compatible Coral Compatible Invertebrate Compatible

Care Parameters

Type:
invert
Aggression:
peaceful
Swimming Zone:
Surface
Midwater
Bottom
midwater
Minimum Tank:
30 gallons
Schooling:
No
Diet:
carnivore
Safety:
Reef
Coral
Invert

Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

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Tank Compatibility