Shrimp ID?

[Kehaulani]

Anyone know what this guy is? Came in as a hitchhiker. What's he called? Is he reef safe? Any info would be helpful. Thanks guys.

 

[Fat Panda]

woah that thing is wicked looking. ive never seen one like it.

 

[Bensadork]

no doubt! if that thing turns out to be reef and tankmate friendly thats a sweet score.

 

[Kehaulani]

So no one knows what it is? Haha

 

[Kehaulani]

I'm taking it home but am afraid to put it in my tank not knowing what he is or if he's reef safe

 

[RavenSF]

Looks like some sort of Coral Banded Shrimp species to me.

A Photographic Identification Guide to Stenopus Shrimp

All I know is that thing is wicked awesome looking. Even if it's not reef safe, maybe you can keep it in it's own pico or nano tank.

 

[Kehaulani]

He's definitely not a coral banded shrimp. He has like spiny things on his body lol

 

[evolved]

bongo shrimp

Great asterina star predator!

 

[Kehaulani]

Evolved i think its also called a Spiny tiger shrimp. Is it reef safe do you know?

 

[Robink]

not cheap either... they have a pair on live aquaria for $129.00...

 

[Kehaulani]

Wow

 

[Robink]

reef compatible with caution, related to the harlequin shrimp.

 

[Kehaulani]

Is it true that they don't eat anything other than starfish?

 

[Bensadork]

it is true, harlequin shrimp feed on the sucker feet of starfish such as chocolates

 

[bfam4t6]

Awesome score!

 

[evolved]

Evolved i think its also called a Spiny tiger shrimp. Is it reef safe do you know?

Yes, completely reef safe.

reef compatible with caution, related to the harlequin shrimp.

Reportedly, they will also consume other small micro flora, but I'm not sure how much that extends to aquaria.

 

[Kehaulani]

Thanks everyone for the feedback. He seems to be doing good in my tank