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Amano shrimp
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  • Amano shrimp
  • Amano shrimp
  • Amano shrimp
  • Amano shrimp
  • Amano shrimp
Amano shrimp

Amano shrimp

$11.99 CAD
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These Amano Shrimp are hardworking, hardy, and efficient algae eaters—perfect for planted tanks and aquascapes. They add subtle beauty to your tank while helping maintain a clean ecosystem. 

Amano shrimp are peaceful, community-friendly, and thrive in stable, mature aquariums. They’re best kept in groups and should not be housed with aggressive fish or large predators.

  • Species: Caridina multidentata

  • Variant: Grey/ translucent 

  • Size: 1.5–2 inches

  • Temperature: 68–78°F (20–26°C)

  • pH: 6.5–7.5

  • GH: 6–10

  • KH: 2–6

  • Diet: Algae, biofilm, sinking pellets, blanched vegetables (not picky)

  • Behavior: Peaceful, active scavenger

  • Breeding: Not breedable in freshwater; requires brackish/saltwater larval stage- check out our marine nanochloropsis phytoplankon if you're interested in breeding. It's a great microscopic food source for amano larvae.
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