Amano Shrimp

Amano Shrimp

Caridina multidentata

Also known as: Yamato Shrimp, Japanese Algae Eating Shrimp

💧 Freshwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟢 Easy 🍽️ Omnivore Schooling (3+)

The best freshwater algae-eating shrimp. Larger than cherry shrimp. Named after aquascaping legend Takashi Amano.

Tank Size

10 gal
minimum (20+ preferred)

Temperature

70–80°F
21–27°C

pH Range

6.5–7.5
water acidity

Max Size

2"
5.1 cm

Lifespan

2–3 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Bottom
preferred zone

Care Notes

Will not breed in freshwater (larvae need saltwater). Excellent hair algae eaters.

Feeding

Algae, biofilm, shrimp pellets. Will steal food from fish if not fed enough.

Compatible Tank Mates

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Ember Tetra 0.8" Congo Tetra 3.5" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Zebra Danio 2" Bloodfin Tetra 2" Lemon Tetra 1.5"

Use Caution With

Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Green Neon Tetra 1" Silvertip Tetra 2" Phoenix Rasbora 0.8" Colombian Tetra 2.5" Giant Danio 4" Blue Tetra 2.5" Long-Finned Serpae Tetra 1.8" Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid 3" Firemouth Cichlid 6"

Incompatible With

White Cloud Mountain Minnow 1.5" Angelfish 6" Oscar 14" Discus 8" Jack Dempsey 10" Convict Cichlid 5" Green Terror 8" Texas Cichlid 12" Pike Cichlid 10" Salvini Cichlid 8" Red Devil 12" Jaguar Cichlid 16"

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