Amano Shrimp
General
- Geographic Origin:
- Latin Name: , caridina multidentata
- Other Names & Variants:
- Amanos
- Yamato Shrimp
- Japanese Shrimp
- Algae Eating Shrimp
- Japonica Amano Shrimp
- Japonica Shrimp
Characteristics
- Colors: Brown , Clear , White
- Lifespan: 2.5 - 4.5 years
- Average Size: 2.38 inches
- Temperament: Communal
- Breeding Style: More research required
- Substrate Preference: Plant, Sand, Aquarium, Gravel, Fluval Stratum, Pebbles
- Swim Zone: Bottom
Foods
The following foods are recommended for Amano Shrimp.
- Algae Wafers
- Black Beard Algae
- Blanched Vegetables
- Bloodworms (frozen)
- Brine Shrimp (frozen)
- Pellets
Water Parameters
Parameters below are based on research and fish keeping experience. Note that fish bred in captivity can adjust to different water parameters over time. Local selection may differ.
- Water Flow Preference: Normal
- pH:
6.25 - 7.75
- Temperature: 65.0°F - 83.25°F
Tank Mates
Below are recommended tank mates based on characteristics, behavior and water parameters.
The Amano Shrimp is best kept in groups of 5.
- Adonis Tetra
- Apistogramma - Orange Flash
- Betta Channoides
- Black Crystal Shrimp
- Black Neon Tetra
- Bloodfin Tetra
- Blue Emperor Tetra
- Cardinal Tetra
- Cenepa Red Pencilfish
- Chilli Rasbora
- Chocolate Australe Killifish
- Chocolate Gourami - Vaillant
- Clown Killifish
- Cobalt Blue Dwarf Goby
- Congo Tetra
- Crystal Shrimp
- Crystal Tetra
- Daisys Rice Fish
- Dwarf Gourami
- Dwarf Petricola Catfish
- Ember Tetra
- Gold Tetra
- Guppy
- Harlequin Rasbora
- Honey Gourami
- Lampeye Tetra
- Neon Green Rasbora
- Neon Tetra
- Nothobranchius guentheri
- Odessa Barb
- Peacock Gudgeon
- Platy
- Red Minor Tetra
- Zebra Danio