Gold Banded Coral Shrimp
The Gold Banded Coral Shrimp has a yellow body, white chelae, and a red and white banded abdomen. Members of the Stenopodidae family are called “Boxing Shrimp” because of their large pinchers on their third set of legs. They often hold these pinchers erect, giving the appearance of a boxer ready to fight.
Sufficient room should be provided in the tank to allow the Gold Banded Coral Shrimp to move without its long antennae touching neighboring corals or anemones. The Gold Banded Coral Shrimp must be kept singly, or as a true mated pair, being intolerant of others of the same species. It may also harass other smaller shrimp of different species. It is relatively hardy, but must be acclimated slowly using the Drip Method to avoid any salinity and/or pH shock.
| Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Body Color | Yellow |
| Chelae Color | White |
| Abdomen Pattern | Red and white banded |
| Family | Stenopodidae |
| Behavior | Intolerant of same species; may harass smaller shrimp |
FAQ
Can Gold Banded Coral Shrimp be kept with other shrimp species?
It may harass other smaller shrimp of different species. It is best kept singly or as a true mated pair.
What is the recommended method for acclimating the shrimp?
The shrimp must be acclimated slowly using the Drip Method to avoid salinity and/or pH shock.
How much space does the shrimp need in the tank?
Sufficient room should be provided so the shrimp can move without its long antennae touching neighboring corals or anemones.
Alan Dowd –
The shrimp looks beautiful with its vibrant yellow body and red white bands. It’s active and curious, but I kept it alone to avoid any aggression. It’s a good addition to my tank as long as there’s enough space and no other shrimp are present.
Kevin Forsyth –
Arrived quickly and the shrimp was healthy. I placed it in a 20-gallon tank with plenty of open space. It doesn’t touch corals and seems to be adjusting well. Just make sure to acclimate it slowly.
Jonathan Hudson –
This shrimp is a striking visual. The boxing posture is fascinating to watch. I’ve kept it alone since it’s aggressive toward others. The tank setup is now more dynamic with its movement and activity.