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| Amano Shrimp | |
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| Amano Shrimp | |
| Basic Information | |
| Lifespan: | average 3 years |
| Size: | 2 in (5cm) |
| Diet: | omnivorous |
| Tank Size: | |
| Shoaling/Schooling: | |
| Minimum Group Size: | |
| Water Parameters | |
| Temperature: | 65-84°F (18-29°C) |
| pH: | 6.5-8.0 |
| Hardness: | 90-268ppm (5-15 dGH) |
| Behavior | |
| Compatibility: | Peaceful |
| Temperament: | peaceful |
| Swimming Level: | pelagic, all |
Amano Shrimp (Caridina multidentata)
Amano shrimp, also known as yamato or Japanese shrimp, are a species of dwarf shrimp in the genus Caridina.
Behaviour
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Diet
They are omnivores that mostly feed on biofilm, algae, and decaying plant matter on the substrate and plants.
Natural Habitat
They inhabit freshwater streams and marshes of Japan and Taiwan.
Varieties
snowball and sunkist orange
Breeding
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Aquarium Setup
For an ideal amano shrimp aquarium setup, consider the following:
Tank Size
(info here)
Substrate
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Lighting
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Filtration
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Water Parameters
- Temperature: 65-84°F (18-29°C)
- pH: 6.5-8.0
- General hardness (GH): 1-15 dGH
- Alkalinity (KH): 1-10dKH
- TDS: 80-450ppm
Conservation Status
(info here)
Notable Facts
These caridina shrimp are named after aquascaper Takashi Amano after he popularized them in the 80s for being such great algae eaters in the planted aquarium