Boxing Shrimp
Marine Invertebrates
Marine Shrimp

Boxing Shrimp

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Scientific name: Stenopus hispidus
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$9.99
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At a glance
  • Type: Marine Invertebrates
  • Subtype: Marine Shrimp
  • Scientific name: Stenopus hispidus
  • Tank maturity: Best for established saltwater systems with stable salinity
  • Acclimation: Slow acclimation matters for many marine invertebrates
  • Reef safety: Review reef-safe and predator-risk notes before ordering
  • Shipping: Most in-stock marine invertebrates generally ship in 1–2 business days
  • Before you buy: Check salinity, temperature, and tankmate risk
  • Support: Ask if you want help with marine compatibility or add-ons
Product details

Overview

Scientific name: Stenopus hispidus

Boxing Shrimp is a marine invertebrate suited for stable saltwater aquariums. Stable salinity, gentle acclimation, and compatible tankmates matter before it is added to a marine system.

Boxing Shrimp is live marine invertebrate livestock for established saltwater aquariums. Confirm compatibility with fish, corals, predators, and existing invertebrates before ordering.

Scientific name: Stenopus hispidus (Coral-banded / boxing shrimp trade name)

Category: Marine Invertebrates

Type: Marine Shrimp

Care notes: Maintain stable salinity and water quality, avoid copper exposure, and provide suitable hiding places and feeding support. Acclimate carefully on arrival.

Shipping & arrival: Most in-stock livestock generally ships in 1–2 business days when weather, livestock condition, and carrier timing are safe. Open promptly and acclimate before release.

  • Tank maturity: Best in established marine systems with stable salinity and temperature.
  • Temperature: Keep the aquarium in a stable marine range with minimal daily swing.
  • pH: Stable marine pH matters more than frequent correction.
  • Salinity: Match salinity carefully before acclimation.
  • Diet: Keep species-appropriate foods ready before arrival.
  • Compatibility: Avoid predators or tankmates that will harass shrimp, snails, crabs, or other invertebrates.
  • Reef-safe notes: Review coral, anemone, clam, or cleanup-crew compatibility where relevant.
  • Acclimation: Slow acclimation is important for many marine inverts.
  • Shipping notes: Marine invertebrates are packed with stable-system arrival in mind.
Shipping & arrival

Marine invertebrates generally ship in 1–2 business days when conditions are safe. Because many inverts are sensitive to salinity swings and rough acclimation, unpack promptly and move slowly through the acclimation process.

  • Match salinity before release.
  • Keep lights lower during acclimation.
  • Do not rush the first transfer into the system.
  • Contact support quickly if something needs review.

Read Shipping & Live Arrival • Read the Acclimation Guide

Before you buy
  • Is the saltwater system mature and stable?
  • Do you know the aquarium salinity and temperature before arrival?
  • Are current tankmates safe for shrimp, snails, crabs, or other invertebrates?
  • Can you acclimate it slowly when it arrives?
  • Will someone be available to receive and unpack the order promptly?

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