Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
The Amano shrimp, popularized by aquascaper Takashi Amano, is renowned as one of the best filamentous algae eaters in the aquarium. Larger and more robust than the Red Cherry, it remains completely peaceful. Its translucent coat dotted with dark markings makes it discreet yet elegant.
Parameters
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Min volume
- 40 L
- Temperature
- 18–27 °C
- pH
- 6.5–7.8
- Hardness (GH)
- 6–15 °GH
- Adult size
- 5 cm
- Lifespan
- 3 years
- Diet
- Omnivore (algues, détritus)
- Temperament
- Paisible
- Difficulty
- Débutant
Environment
It appreciates neutral to slightly hard water, well-oxygenated and of good quality, ideally in a medium-sized planted tank. Stable and hardy, it tolerates fluctuations better than dwarf colored shrimp. Provide hiding places and a lid, as it can leave the water.
Feeding
A heavy consumer of algae, especially filamentous types, it effectively cleans décor and plants. In the absence of sufficient algae, supplement with pellets, shrimp granules, and blanched vegetables. Be careful not to underfeed it in an overly clean tank.
Tips & tankmates
Its reproduction is very difficult in aquariums because the larvae need brackish water to develop, then a return to freshwater. The population therefore never explodes, unlike Neocaridina. Like all invertebrates, it is sensitive to copper, which must be absolutely avoided.
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