caridina

Amano shrimp

Caridina multidentata

easy

Quick stats

🪣Min tank

30L

🌡️Temperature

18 to 28C

🧪pH

6.5 to 7.5

💧GH

6 to 8

💧KH

1 to 4

⚡TDS

150 to 250

⭐Difficulty

easy

⏳Lifespan

2 to 3 years

🎨Color

Clear with grey spots

🦐Type

caridina

📝Care notes

The ultimate algae eater. Far more effective than any snail or small fish at controlling algae. Grows to 5cm making it one of the largest freshwater shrimp commonly available. Cannot breed in freshwater.

🍽️Feeding

Algae and biofilm primarily. Will also accept blanched vegetables and shrimp pellets when natural food is scarce.

🐣Breeding

Cannot breed in pure freshwater. Larvae need brackish water to develop. Available fish are tank bred by specialists.

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