Fishician®Diet
Algae, detritus, meaty foods, or target feeding by species
Aquarium species profile
Blue Banded Coral Shrimp
Stenopus tenuirostris · Marine aquarium species
Minimum tank10 gal
Adult sizeup to 3"
Care levelEasy
TemperamentPeaceful
Temperature74-80°F
pH range8.0-8.4
Compatible tank mates
Reef-safe fish and invertebrates
Tank mates to avoid
Triggers, puffers, hawkfish, wrasses that prey on invertebrates, copper medications
Care notes
Acclimate slowly and avoid copper-based medications.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.