Boxing Shrimp - Stenopus hispidus Hogfish

Boxing Shrimp - Stenopus hispidus HogfishBoxing 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

Pterois volitans

Special Requirements or Care Notes:Requires a soft

as it requires excellent water quality

Avoid aggressive tank mates that may intimidate it or prevent it from feeding

Provide open swimming space as well as secure rockwork retreats

it should have access to mature live rock with natural algae growth

Specialist marine wrasse / Occasionally available in the marine aquarium trade

Maximum Size:Up to around 6 cm across

sterilisers are designed to produce a radiation intensity of 33

as startled marine fish may jump

large wrasses

Getting newly imported specimens feeding can be difficult