Stenopus cyanoscelis

• Yellow Coral Banded Shrimp

  This shrimp Stenopus cyanoscelis is less common than its better known cousin, the Stenopus hispidus. The differences between the two species are: a different coloring pattern, especially in thethoraxand legs

  Origin western pacific

  Either keep alone or in pairs,  ensuring that they are not of the same sex. Cohabitation with other shrimp species is not recommended.

  Can be aggressive to other Banded Shrimp

  Reef compatible

  Tank Size 57 Litres 

  Size 2.5-5.1cm

  sg 1.020 - 1.025

  pH 8.2 - 8.4

  Temp. 22.2-25.6°C

  Water Hardness 8-12 °d

  Diet Carnivore will eat waste food, detritus etc.

  Sensitive to ammonia, nitrites and copper, need iodine to help moulting