Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
Family: Atyidae • Origin: East Asia
Amano Shrimp are the best algae-eating shrimp available. Named after aquascaping legend Takashi Amano. Larger and more voracious than cherry shrimp.
Min Tank
10 gal
Max Size
2"
Temperature
68-80°F
pH
6.5-7.5
Lifespan
3 years
School Size
4+
Swim Level
bottom
Hardness
6-15 dGH
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Care Tips
- • Best freshwater algae eater
- • Cannot breed in freshwater
- • Larger than cherry shrimp — more predator-safe
- • Avoid copper medications
- • Get in groups of 4-6 for best algae control
Feeding: Algae (primary food), biofilm, sinking pellets, blanched vegetables.
Compatibility Notes: Best algae eating shrimp. Larger than cherry shrimp so slightly safer with medium fish.
Tank Setup & Water Parameters
Tank Requirements
- Minimum Tank Size
- 10 gallons
- Recommended Tank Size
- 20 gallons
- Swimming Level
- bottom
- Minimum School Size
- 4+ fish
Water Parameters
- Temperature
- 68–80°F
- pH Range
- 6.5–7.5
- Hardness (dGH)
- 6–15
- Water Type
- freshwater
Behavior & Temperament
- Temperament
- peaceful
- Aggression Level
- 1/5
- Schooling
- Yes
- Territorial
- No
- Fin Nipper
- No
- Predatory
- No
- Diet Type
- omnivore
- Growth Rate
- slow
Best algae eating shrimp. Larger than cherry shrimp so slightly safer with medium fish.
Breeding
- Breeding Type
- egg layer
- Breeding Difficulty
- very difficult
- Lifespan
- 3 years
Ideal For
10 gallonplanted tankalgae control
Compatible Tank Mates
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Rummy Nose Tetra
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Black Neon Tetra
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Serpae Tetra
Hyphessobrycon eques
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Black Skirt Tetra
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