Description
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Amano shrimp are freshwater invertebrates popular to the aquarium hobby. They were brought to popularity by Takashi Amano, because of their reputation for controlling algae and generally keeping tanks debris free. Amano Shrimp add visual appeal and are excellent algae eaters in the aquarium and they are fairly easy to maintain and care for.
Characteristics
| Common Name | Amano Shrimp, Yamato Shrimp |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Caridina multidentata |
| Care Level | Easy |
| Maximum Size | 5 cm |
| pH | 6.0 – 7.0 |
| Temperature | 15.5°C – 27°C |
| Life Span | 2 – 3 years |
| Behaviour | Peaceful |
| Tank Region | Bottom |
| Gender | The females tend to be bigger than males |
Reference: fishkeepingworld.com
How To Safely Add Fish To Tank
- Set live stock aside with transportation bag in room temperature place for 30 minutes.
- Then transfer bag to float in aquarium for another 30 minutes
- Use a fish net to transfer the live stock by scooping it from the bag into the tank.
Note: Do not release live stocks together with the transportation water into tank.
Amano Shrimp: The Aquascaper’s Algae Crew in Singapore
Amano shrimp are the gold standard cleanup crew for planted tanks, prized for their genuine appetite for hair algae and leftover food that smaller shrimp often ignore. Larger and hardier than cherry shrimp, they go about their work tirelessly without harming healthy plants, picking through moss, leaves and hardscape all day. A small group keeps an aquascape tidy and adds natural movement, which is exactly why they are a fixture in competition-style layouts.
For Singapore keepers, amanos handle our warm 27-29C water well and our soft, slightly acidic tap suits them, though stable parameters matter more than chasing exact numbers. The big caution is invertebrate sensitivity: never use copper-based medications, and acclimate them very slowly, as shrimp are far less tolerant of sudden temperature and pH shifts than fish. Drip acclimation over a good stretch of time is well worth the patience to avoid losses on arrival.
See more cleanup options in our algae eaters range. Our amano shrimp guide covers their algae habits, and our acclimation guide explains the slow drip method shrimp need.
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