Fish care
Amano Shrimp: Complete Care Guide
Last updated: May 2026
Summary
Structured care sheet for Amano shrimp (Caridina multidentata). Validate every purchase with the free aquarium stocking calculator, parameter testing habits, and the species database table.
- Cross-check length and temperature against the species explorer.
- Track nitrate drift weekly once the tank has cycled.
- Refer to the species hub for long-form tank mate essays.
Max size5 cm / 2.0in
Temperature20-27°C / 68–81°F
pH range6.5–7.5
Min tank size40 L / 11 US gal
Care levelEasy
TemperamentPeaceful
DietOmnivore
Swim zoneVaries
Algae crew limits
Amanos excel at hair algae and residue films but will not eradicate chronic phosphate plumbing issues—fix nutrients instead of buying endless shrimp.
Freshwater breeding truth
Larvae need brackish/marine phases; do not expect berried females to repopulate a purely freshwater community without specialist setups.
See tank mate combinations tuned to temperament overlap.
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