Description
Stenopus hispidus
Care: Beginner
Diet: Omnivorous
Light: Medium
Place of origin: Western Indian Ocean
Temperature: Tropical: 23-28 deg C (73-82 deg F)
Water Parameters: SG: 1.020-1.025, pH: 8.1-8.4
Known to be the largest of the "cleaner-shrimps". Ensure that they have a ample choice of rocky crevasses to select a home as they prefer to avoid bright light. When they shed they leave behind a convincing 'body-double' so don't be fooled, your Boxing Shrimp is likely alive and well; hiding until their new shell hardens.