Amano Shrimp
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Basics
Scientific Name: Caridina multidentata
Family: Palaemonidae
Origin: Japan
Quick Facts
- Care Level: Easy
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Lifespan: 2-3 years
- Water Conditions: 60-80° F, KH 3-10, pH 6.0-7.6
- Maximum Size: 2"
- Diet: Omnivore
- Minimum Tank Size: 5 gallons
Overview
Amano Shrimp are a popular choice of shrimp for many aquarists both beginner and advanced for their appetite for algae and ability to clean the unhealthy areas from plants as well as scavenge uneaten food and other waste. They are opaque in color with one tan colored stripe running down their backs and small spots along the lower halves of their sides.
They should be housed in an established, planted tank. While they are not as sensitive or delicate as many other shrimp species, nitrate and ammonia free water is still essential for their health. They can be kept in a group in a species only tank or housed with peaceful fish that won't view them as a meal.
If there is not enough food available for them to scavenge, they can be supplemented with special shrimp diets, pellets or high quality flake foods.
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