Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata
Named after aquascaping legend Takashi Amano, who popularized them as the ultimate algae-eating shrimp. Larger and more voracious than Cherry Shrimp. Essential for any serious planted tank — they devour hair algae, film algae, and decaying plant matter.
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Water Parameters
Natural Habitat
Mountain streams that flow to the sea in Japan. Larvae require brackish water to develop — adults are freshwater.
Japan & Taiwan
Japan, Taiwan
Feeding
Algae, biofilm, decaying plant matter, shrimp pellets, blanched vegetables. They eat constantly.
Compatible Tank Mates
Good Matches
Avoid
Breeding
Larvae require brackish water to survive — breeding is extremely difficult in home aquaria. All aquarium stock is essentially wild-caught.
Care Tips
The best algae-eating invertebrate available
5-10 per 20 gallons is a good starting point
Will eat dead fish and decaying plants
Cannot breed in freshwater — larvae need saltwater
Named after Takashi Amano, father of modern aquascaping
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