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Banded Coral Shrimp
| Scientific Name | Stenopus hispidus |
| Diet | Carnivore; scavenger, parasites, bristle worms |
| Alt Common Name | Boxer, Scissor, Coral Banded, and Coral Shrimp |
| Family | Stenopodidae |
| Origin | Caribbean |
| Aquarist Level | Novice |
| Reef Safe | Yes |
| Coloration | White with Red markings |
| Disposition | Territorial |
| Hardiness | Very |
| Mature Size | 1 inches - body length |
| Reproduction Method | Female carries blue-green eggs on abdomen |
| Sexual Dimorphism | |
| Venomous | No |
Notes: Shrimp from the genus Stenopus are useful in the aquarium as all purpose cleaners. They are an effective defense against parasites such as ich, because it is their nature to remove external parasites from tank mates. Cleaner shrimp are also expert scavengers, keeping the aquarium free of detritus. This species must molt in order to grow. Generally at night, it will lay on its back and exit its exoskeleton. A new exoskeleton is excreted and will harden over a period of several hours. The animal is vulnerable at this time and should not be disturbed. Proper iodine levels assist with successful molting.