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Here is the complete guide to Amano Shrimp – one of the most popular and useful freshwater invertebrates in aquariums:
🦐 Amano Shrimp – Full Details and Care Guide
✅ Common Names:
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Amano Shrimp
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Yamato Shrimp
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Japonica Shrimp
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Algae-Eating Shrimp
🔬 Scientific Classification:
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Caridina multidentata |
| Family | Atyidae |
| Origin | Japan, Taiwan, Korea |
| Habitat | Freshwater streams and rivers |
📏 Appearance:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Size | 2–2.5 inches (5–6.5 cm) – larger than most aquarium shrimp |
| Color | Translucent grey with a row of tiny dots or dashes along the sides (sometimes blueish or greenish tint) |
| Sex Difference | Females are usually larger and have more prominent side dots; males are smaller and slimmer |
🌿 Aquarium Role:
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Excellent algae eaters – eat soft algae, detritus, leftover food
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Great for planted tanks and aquascapes
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Work constantly to clean surfaces without harming plants
🌡️ Tank Requirements:
| Parameter | Ideal Range |
|---|---|
| Tank Size | Minimum 10 gallons (bigger is better) |
| Temperature | 20°C – 27°C (68°F – 81°F) |
| pH Level | 6.5 – 7.5 |
| Water Hardness | 3 – 10 dGH (moderate) |
| TDS | 150–250 ppm ideal |
| Water Flow | Gentle to moderate |
| Lighting | Low to medium – higher light can encourage algae for them to eat |
| Filtration | Sponge or gentle filter – avoid shrimp-sucking intakes! |
💧 Amano shrimp are sensitive to poor water quality. Keep stable parameters and avoid sudden changes.
🏞️ Tank Setup:
| Item | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Substrate | Sand, fine gravel, or planted tank substrate |
| Plants | Java moss, anubias, crypts, ferns – provides shelter and grazing |
| Décor | Driftwood, rocks, caves – surfaces for biofilm and hiding |
| Lid | Recommended – Amanos can climb out when stressed |
🤝 Temperament & Tankmates:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperament | Peaceful, social |
| Best Kept In | Groups of 5–10+ for confidence and natural behavior |
| Tankmates | Small peaceful fish like tetras, rasboras, gouramis, livebearers |
| Avoid | Large or aggressive fish (e.g. cichlids, bettas, loaches) that may eat or harass them |
🍽️ Feeding:
| Type | Foods Accepted |
|---|---|
| Natural Food | Algae, biofilm, decaying plant matter |
| Supplemental | Algae wafers, blanched spinach, zucchini, shrimp pellets |
| Occasional Treats | Bloodworms (rare), crushed flakes |
🌱 They love grazing on soft algae and surfaces but need supplemental food, especially in clean tanks.
♻️ Cleaning Ability:
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Excellent for controlling green hair algae, soft brown algae, and biofilm
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Not effective against black beard algae (BBA) or hard green spot algae
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Help clean driftwood, rocks, and plant leaves
🧬 Breeding:
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Very difficult in home aquariums |
| Why | Eggs hatch into larvae that need brackish/saltwater to survive |
| Hatch Cycle | Female carries eggs for 3–5 weeks |
| Fry Care | Needs marine water to raise larvae, then transition to freshwater as they grow |
Breeding Amano shrimp is typically done by professionals with specialized equipment.
❤️ Care Tips:
| Tip | Reason |
|---|---|
| Avoid copper in medications | Copper is toxic to shrimp |
| Acclimate slowly | Sensitive to water changes |
| Keep in groups | They’re more active and healthy socially |
| Provide algae or biofilm | Keeps them well-fed and happy |
| Use fine filter sponge | Prevents tiny shrimp from being sucked in |
🧾 Quick Summary:
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Caridina multidentata |
| Size | 2–2.5 inches |
| Lifespan | 2 – 3 years |
| Tank Size | 10 gallons minimum |
| Diet | Algae, biofilm, sinking food |
| pH Range | 6.5 – 7.5 |
| Temperature | 20 – 27°C |
| Temperament | Peaceful and helpful |
| Breeding | Difficult in home aquariums |
| Best for | Community tanks, planted tanks, algae control |
🌟 Highlights:
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🦐 One of the best algae eaters in freshwater aquariums
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🌱 Perfect for aquascapes and nature-style tanks
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💧 Needs stable, clean water and no copper
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🧹 Constant worker – keeps plants, rocks, and glass clean
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👨👩👧👦 Fun to watch in groups – curious and social
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