Tank setup
A minimum 80L aquarium suits Banded Boxing Shrimp. Use robust décor and sight breaks; territorial species need defined territories.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
The Banded Boxing Shrimp, or Coral Banded Shrimp, is a popular invertebrate known for its striking red and white banded body and long, white antennae. It gets its name from its large, pinching claws, which it often holds up in a 'boxer-like' defensive posture. It is a scavenger that will also clean fish, setting up a 'cleaning station' similar to a cleaner wrasse. It is reef-safe but can be aggressive towards other shrimp, especially its own kind, unless it is a mated pair. An interesting fact is that it is a 'simultaneous hermaphrodite,' meaning it has both male and female reproductive organs at the same time.
Key traits
territorial
semi aggressive
reef safe
small
easy
scavenger
carnivore
shrimp
Compatibility
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Care guide
Everything you need to keep Banded Boxing Shrimp healthy in a South African setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 8.1–8.4 and 24–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Banded Boxing Shrimp is scavenger. Feed a varied diet appropriate for invertebrates — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
Banded Boxing Shrimp is generally territorial. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Tankmates
Pair with similarly sized territorial tankmates in invertebrates. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding
Breeding notes for Banded Boxing Shrimp vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
Keeping shrimp?
Shrimp forgive less than fish do — stable hardness and clean water are the whole game.
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Often kept with
Real pairwise verdicts for Banded Boxing Shrimp, not a same-category guess. Always confirm adult size and your tank's specifics before buying.
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In a 80L+ tank
- Often kept together
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In a 200L+ tank
- Often kept together
Assorted Peacock Cichlid
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In a 200L+ tank
- Often kept together
Fire Shrimp (Blood Red Shrimp)
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In a 80L+ tank
- Often kept together
Molly
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In a 80L+ tank
- Often kept together
Zoanthid Colony (various colors)
Zoanthus sp.
In a 80L+ tank