Stenopus tenuirostris Blue Armored Shrimp

Stenopus tenuirostris (Blue-bodied Coral Shrimp)

• Scientific name: Stenopus tenuirostris
• Origin: Indo-Pacific region (mainly from the West Pacific and Indian Ocean)
• Color: Vibrant blue body color with striking red markings and white stripes on the claws
• Size: Can reach up to 8 cm in length
• Light requirement: Moderate to bright light
• Water flow: Moderate to strong water flow
• Temperature range: 24–28°C
• pH value: 8.1–8.4
• Salinity: 1.023–1.025 SG
• Diet: Omnivore, prefers meaty foods such as Mysis shrimp, krill, and algae, but also smaller fish and detritus
• Care: Relatively easy to care for, but sensitive to poor water conditions. Requires hiding places such as rocks or reefs to feel secure
• Reproduction: Eggs are laid at regular intervals and develop through a larval stage in the water
• Special features: The Blue-bodied Coral Shrimp is particularly striking due to its vibrant color and prominent claws, which appear very large compared to its body. It is also known for its cleaning activities, removing parasites or dead skin from fish and other animals. However, it should not be kept with other coral shrimp in close quarters, as it is territorial.