Dwarf Yellow Body Blue Leg CBS Shrimp
Dwarf Yellow Body Blue Leg CBS Shrimp (Stenopus tenuirostris or a variant of Stenopus species).
Available for local pickup only
Bring bold color and striking movement to your reef with the Dwarf Yellow Body Blue Leg Coral Banded Shrimp — a rare and beautiful twist on the classic Coral Banded Shrimp.
This unique variant stands out with its bright yellow body, electric blue legs, and banded pincers, plus its long white antennae waving gently through your rockwork. Hardy, eye-catching, and full of personality, this shrimp makes an unforgettable addition to any well-planned reef tank.
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Dwarf Yellow Body Blue Leg CBS Shrimp
Available for local pickup only
📌 Identification
This unique shrimp is a color morph of the well-known Coral Banded Shrimp family (Stenopus genus).
✅ Appearance:
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Bright yellowish or golden body with striking blue legs and distinctive banded pincers — a beautiful twist on the classic red-and-white Coral Banded Shrimp.
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Long, elegant white antennae that wave in the current and help them sense their surroundings.
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Compact and slightly smaller than the common Coral Banded Shrimp, making them perfect for smaller tanks.
Behavior & Personality
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Like other CBS, they are semi-aggressive and territorial — they claim a cave or crevice and defend it from other shrimp.
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They’re mostly nocturnal or crepuscular — often hanging upside down under ledges or inside rock caves.
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May offer light cleaner shrimp behavior by picking at dead scales or parasites, but not as active cleaners as Skunk Cleaner Shrimp.
✅ Reef Safety
✅ 100% reef safe for corals, clams, and healthy fish — they won’t harm coral tissue.
❌ Not safe with tiny decorative shrimp — they may bully or eat smaller ornamental shrimp if kept too close.
✅ Will scavenge leftover food and help keep rockwork tidy.
✅ Care Level
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Difficulty: Easy to moderate — hardy once acclimated.
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Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons or larger.
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Feeding: Omnivorous scavenger — eats leftover meaty foods, frozen mysis, brine shrimp, or small bits of fish food. Target feeding helps prevent aggression.
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Hiding Spots: Provide plenty of rockwork caves or overhangs to mimic their natural hiding behavior.
Water Conditions
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Temp: 72–78°F
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Salinity: 1.023–1.025 SG
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pH: 8.1–8.4
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Good water quality and stable conditions are important.
Tank Mates
✅ Compatible with most peaceful reef fish and larger inverts like snails and hermits.
❌ Avoid mixing multiple CBS species in the same tank unless you have a mated pair — they can fight over territory.
✅ Not suitable with large predatory fish that might eat shrimp.
Fun Fact
The Yellow Body Blue Leg CBS is a rarer color morph not often seen in local shops — its unique coloration adds a splash of gold and sapphire blue to your reef’s caves and crevices, making it a standout invert for collectors!
Quick Summary
✔️ Hardy, eye-catching shrimp with unique coloration
✔️ Perfect for caves and overhangs
✔️ Semi-aggressive — best kept singly or as a pair
✔️ Reef safe with corals
✔️ Helps clean up leftovers
Tip: Always provide plenty of hiding places to keep stress low and reduce territorial behavior.