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FAQs about Coral Banded Shrimp, Other Boxers
Identification
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Help with
Shrimp Identification: Microprosthema sp. - 1/23/08
Hey gang!
<Hi there! What can I do for you this evening?>
First of all, WONDERFUL site! If I ever have a question about anything
tank related, I can pretty much count on the answers being found in the
depths of your site!
<Why thank you! I know what you mean. It's always the first place I go
to when looking for information.>
Now, to the question at hand. I realize that there are literally
thousands of different types of shrimp and crabs, but I am trying to
identify one in particular. It is an almost solid red shrimp with claws
similar to that of a boxer (coral banded shrimp).
<That's an excellent observation. Your shrimp is related to these.>
The body is a bit different though, as it is much shorter. I have looked
through numerous books and Googled till my fingers were numb, but have
gotten nowhere. It was captured, photographed and released during a dive
in south/central Florida. I have seen them a few times while diving, but
they have not been as numerous CBS's and peppermint shrimp. No one can
seem to identify this guy. Any ideas?
<Yes, indeed! It’s a shrimp in the genus Microprosthema, possibly
Microprosthema semilaeve/aka the "Crimson Coral Shrimp", and a little
beauty at that! The reason it reminds you of a CBS is for good reason as
both are in the same family: Stenopodidae. Unfortunately, there's not a
whole lot of photographic documentation of these shrimp on the internet,
but I did find a few photos for comparison (of M. semilaeve). The first
link has great detail, but the color looks off. The second is of the
same species, with what appears to be a more likely color.
http://striweb.si.edu/bocas_database/details.php?id=2533
http://www.nhm.org/guana/bvi-invt/bvi-surv/images/shri-i01/vc1105p.htm >
Thanks again for all you guys do,
-wuf
<You’re very welcome and thank you! That’s a neat little shrimp! Take
care –Lynn>
Re: Help with Shrimp
Identification: Microprosthema sp. - 1/24/08
WOW.....
<Hi!>
I have to say I am impressed that you were able to track that little
critter down, much less identify it! I searched the scientific name and
STILL couldn't find a photo of it! Not sure where you were able to find
these picts, but I'm glad you could help me out.
<It was a real pleasure. The few photos I found were thanks to Google
Image search, as well as several other search engines (using the “Image”
category). There’s just not a whole lot of photo documentation out
there. That’s why I was so glad that you’d written us and included a
photo!>
So, does anyone know if a Microprosthema semilaeve/aka the "Crimson
Coral Shrimp" is reef safe?! (just kidding!)
<Heee! You just had to ask that, didn’t you! <g> Actually, I would guess
that they’re similar to other stenopids – territorial, aggressive
towards other crustaceans, but otherwise a neat little shrimp.>
Best,
-wuf
<Take care. -Lynn> |
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Yellow/Gold Coral Banded shrimp Stenopus scutellatus 5/19/03
Hi, Thanks for your response. I think I have found the species:
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?siteid=23&pCatId=685
Yellow banded Coral Shrimp
<Stenopus scutellatus>
Can I still assume that he is likely to be a danger to the fire shrimp as he
gets larger.
<indeed to any small clawed shrimp... although this species is rather
reclusive... even for a boxing shrimp>
He is about 1/2 his full size at the moment and is causing no
problems, much less aggressive than the fire shrimp themselves.
I have a 50G tank with plenty of live rock i.e. hiding places, caves etc Should
I take him back or wait and watch?
Cheers, John
<its a tough call, John. I would have never recommended it or tried it
personally. Who's to say what will happen down the road. I am somewhat concerned
for long-term prospects as the tank is only big enough for one shrimp's natural
territory. I'd feel a lot safer to sit back and observe if the aquarium was
larger/longer. Still... you have the best position to make a decision in actual
observance of the behavior of these particular individuals... by day at least.
In the US, both of these shrimps are uncommon and expensive. My advice would be
to play it safe and separate them... although do not move the new shrimp so soon
(days ) after purchase... too many moves since import could stress and kill it
anyway. Kind regards, Anthony>
Re: Coral Banded Shrimp ID 7/15/06
Thanks for the information guys.
<<Did it help?>>
I had read the links you gave, but was not able to determine which based on what
was there.
<<Guess not <grin> >>
I finally did end up just trying to look up a listing with picture for all of
the Stenopus species. Luckily there are not too many. I finally found a page
on reefcorner.org that listed species and a brief description. While this main
page is in another country, it did give me a scientific name that I could search
with, and found a picture of on another site. It looks almost exactly like the
Stenopus cyanoscelis shown.
<<"Almost"...but?>>
Now I just need to find some more detailed information regarding this
subspecies. I would guess based on how hard it was to find any information
specific to this shrimp that he is fairly rare or just not brought into the
hobby. I did find that there must be similar species if not the same that
occurs in Australia because of re)description regarding the Stenopus cyanoscelis
and a new Stenopus chrysexanthus. If you know where I can find more specific
information regarding these, please let me know.
<<I just did some looking around and based on your earlier description, what you
have might be Stenopus scutellatus. Take a look here and see what you think:
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?pCatId=685 >>
Thank you in advance.
Chuck Davis
<<Regards, Eric Russell>>
Re: Coral Banded Shrimp ID, Help! Stenopus cyanoscelis 7/15/06
Bob, I'm struggling to provide/find any real info (in English, anyway) to
help this guy out. Can you CC Helmut Debelius re to see if he can/would
help? Eric
<Will cc Helmut... but this is a valid species:
http://www.google.com/search?q=stenopus+cyanoscelis>
Coral Banded Shrimp ID III - 07/16/06
Eric,
<<Chuck>>
I looked at the picture you had on Live Aquaria. I had looked at it
previously, but in the description, it very specifically says it has yellow
legs. The reason I stated before that it "almost" looked like the ones I have,
was due to the fact, you are trying to compare a picture to an
individual, and because the one I have is very small also.
<<Indeed...and obviously, you are in a better position to make the call>>
I have included a link to the picture I found of it
http://www.meerwasser lexikon.de/de/55/839/Stenopus/cyanoscelis.htm and also
of the one that
refers to them as the blue leg boxer shrimp
http://www.reefcorner.org/species/family.asp?FAMILY_ID=159
<<Mmm, yes...quite similar but for the "legs". Too bad none of these sites
offer "multiple language" translations>>
Thank you in advance,
Chuck Davis
<<Doesn't look like I'm helping you much here Chuck, you obviously have searched
out well what little info there seems to be. I'll ask Bob if maybe
he can CC Helmut Debelius and see if we can get some information re this species
(Stenopus cyanoscelis). EricR>>
<There are a few other similar-appearing Stenopid species... Bob Fenner>
Gold or
yellow CBS? Gold (Stenopus scutellatus) 12/06/2007
Hello crew!
<Hi Danny! Mich with you today.>
I recently moved my tank (4 months ago) without any incident thanks to
information on this site.
<Great to hear!>
Before doing so, I sold my shrimp back to the LFS--I feared they are so
sensitive they couldn't handle the transport. Anyway, today I purchased
a coral banded shrimp. It was mislabeled as a "plain" CBS for $11 but I
quickly recognized it was a little different because of the yellow-gold
body. Of course I pointed out the error, but was still given the $11
price, as I frequent the store often.
<Lucky you!>
So, the guy told me it was a gold CBS (zanzibaricus). Naturally, I went
online to try and confirm it while Mr. Shrimp was getting the drip
treatment and behold there is also another Stenopus that looks similar
called a yellow CBS (scutellatus).
<Yes.>
My shrimp is only about an inch at most across, little guy. The yellow
is mostly on the upper part of the body, the claws and abdomen are
banded red and white (attached a pic).
<Is a Golden coral shrimp (Stenopus scutellatus), which can be
differentiated from Stenopus zanzibaricus by the antennae, the former
being long and white, the latter being red.>
I could not find a description that differentiated the gold from the
yellow nor if there was any significant difference in size or
behavior...can you? I know whether it is gold or yellow seems silly, but
it's important to me that I can properly identify my friends!
<All about the bragging rights, eh?>
The tank is 45 gallons, has about 40lbs of live rock, and about 5" deep
layer of aragonite substrate. I have 192 watts of PC lighting and a
Remora skimmer. Temp 78-80, ph 8.2, ammonia 0, nitrites 0, and nitrates
10ppm.
<Zero is better.>
Inhabitants include: 2 ocellaris clowns, 1 black-capped basslet, 1
black-tail humbug,
<Yikes... can grow up to be big bad boys!>
1 yellow tail damsel, 2 small blue hermit crabs, and a Hawaiian feather
duster. Also, I have a handful, perhaps two handfuls, of stomatellids
and Nerites that hitchhiked on my live rock and survived the move.
<You’re having some pretty good luck here, though the Stenopus may find
them tasty!>
Thanks for your help in advanced!
<Welcome!>
Danny N.
<Mich L.>
Tampa, FL
<Gouldsboro, PA... but visiting your fine state soon!>
Re: Gold or yellow CBS? Gold
(Stenopus scutellatus) 12/07/2007
Hello Mich!
<Hi Danny!>
Thank you for the reply;
<Welcome!>
however, I am a little confused.
<Heehee! My normal state...>
So I definitely have a scutellatus, right?
<Yes, white antennae = scutellatus.>
The confusion is because of those pesky common names,
<That's why it is always better to use scientific names, both genus and
species...>
as I have read that scutellatus is usually referred to as a yellow CBS
and zanzibaricus as the gold CBS.
<I have seen the names used interchangeably... with both species...
Makes things nice and clear... eh?>
Scutellatus is a little bit smaller out of the commonly offered CBS too
from what I found.
<Just don't try to keep him with any other CBS.>
The humbug I have is actually kept in check by both the clowns for the
moment.
<Hmmm, sounds temporary...>
I expect when she gets bigger, the tables might turn--
<Very well may...>
at that point I will fetch her out of the tank!
<Good luck with that!>
Thank you again
<Quite welcome, Danny!>
and have a great visit here,
<Thank you! I do hope it is most enjoyable.>
the weather is great!
<Well, it doesn't take much to beat the 6 degree F temperatures and snow
that was in the Pocono Mountains this a.m.! Mich>
Danny
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