Boxing Shrimp - Yellow Marine Elements

Boxing Shrimp - Yellow Marine ElementsStenopus tenuirostris Care: Intermediate Diet: Omnivorous Light: Medium Place of origin: Western Indian Ocean The Boxing Shrimp, also known as the Blue Mantis Shrimp, is a fascinating marine crustacean known for its striking blue colouration and unique hunting technique using club like appendages. This species is a captivating addition to saltwater aquariums, renowned for its interesting behavior and vibrant appearance. However, they require

rarely seen in small groups but

Small juveniles are yellow but usually change to a dark colour at about 45mm length

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it buries itself in the sand at night

darker facial markings and alert

An energetic daytime swimmer that spends much of its time cruising around rockwork and inspecting the sand and reef surfaces for food

boisterous damsels and large predatory shrimps

They do best in a well-established marine aquarium with stable water quality

it feeds mainly on plankton in the water column

2 x T corner

Up to 12 water change time programs per day

sheltered bays and coral-rich areas