Boxing Shrimp - Stenopus hispidusBoxing Shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) The Boxing Shrimp, Stenopus hispidus, is a bold and instantly recognisable marine shrimp, admired for its red and white banded body, long white antennae and oversized clawed arms that give it its boxing appearance. Also commonly known as the Coral Banded Shrimp or Banded Cleaner Shrimp, this species is a long standing favourite in marine aquariums thanks to its striking appearance, scavenging behaviour and occasional

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it feeds by moving through the sand and consuming detritus

rearranges loose items and investigates food sources with a powerful bite

providing optimal growth

white facial highlights and striking orange caudal edging

admired for its vivid yellow upper body

including areas from the western Indian Ocean across to the western and central Pacific

It may wedge itself into rockwork or change colour when resting

Multiple smaller feeds per day are strongly recommended

It is usually seen singly or in pairs in the wild

and eurobraced tanks

featuring vibrant blue and yellow hues with elegant black markings