Amano Shrimp – Caridina multidentata
The Amano Shrimp, also known as the Yamato Shrimp, is one of the most popular freshwater shrimp species in the aquarium hobby. Known for its algae-grazing ability, peaceful temperament, and active behavior, Amano Shrimp are a great choice for planted aquariums, shrimp tanks, and peaceful freshwater community setups.
Amano Shrimp are especially valued for helping clean up soft algae, biofilm, and leftover food without damaging healthy aquarium plants. They are hardy, active, and easy to enjoy in well-maintained aquariums with stable water quality and peaceful tankmates.
Key Features
- Popular algae-eating freshwater shrimp
- Great for planted aquariums and aquascapes
- Peaceful and community-safe with compatible fish
- Helps graze soft algae, biofilm, and leftover food
- Plant-safe and active throughout the aquarium
- Excellent cleanup crew addition for freshwater tanks
Care Information
- Scientific Name: Caridina multidentata
- Common Names: Amano Shrimp, Yamato Shrimp
- Care Level: Easy
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Adult Size: Up to 2 inches
- Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons
- Temperature: 70–78°F
- pH: 6.5–7.5
- Hardness: Soft to moderately hard
- Diet: Algae, biofilm, algae wafers, sinking foods, shrimp foods, and blanched vegetables
Why Choose Amano Shrimp?
Amano Shrimp are one of the best freshwater shrimp choices for hobbyists who want natural algae control in a planted aquarium. They are active grazers and spend much of their time exploring plants, hardscape, substrate, and aquarium surfaces for biofilm and soft algae.
Unlike some livestock that may disturb plants, Amano Shrimp are plant-safe and work well in aquascapes. They are also larger than many dwarf shrimp, making them easier to see and a little less vulnerable to some peaceful community fish.
Best Aquarium Setup
- Fully cycled freshwater aquarium
- Live plants, moss, driftwood, and hardscape for grazing surfaces
- Stable water parameters and regular maintenance
- Gentle to moderate filtration
- Peaceful tankmates that will not harass or eat shrimp
- Supplemental foods such as shrimp pellets, algae wafers, and blanched vegetables
Compatible Tankmates
- Small peaceful community fish
- Tetras and rasboras
- Corydoras catfish
- Otocinclus catfish
- Peaceful livebearers
- Snails
- Other peaceful shrimp species with compatible water needs
Tankmates to Avoid
- Large or aggressive fish
- Cichlids that may eat shrimp
- Puffers
- Large predatory fish
- Any fish large enough to view shrimp as food
Feeding Amano Shrimp
Amano Shrimp will graze on algae, biofilm, and leftover food, but they should not be expected to survive on algae alone. Offer a varied diet that includes algae wafers, shrimp foods, sinking pellets, blanched vegetables, and other aquarium-safe foods.
Feed small portions and avoid overfeeding. Amano Shrimp are excellent scavengers, but leftover food can still affect water quality if too much is added.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Amano Shrimp eat all types of algae?
Amano Shrimp eat many soft algae types, biofilm, and leftover food. They may graze on hair algae and brown algae, but they may not fully control tougher algae types such as black beard algae.
Are Amano Shrimp good for planted tanks?
Yes. Amano Shrimp are plant-safe and are one of the best shrimp choices for planted aquariums and aquascapes.
Do Amano Shrimp breed in freshwater?
Amano Shrimp may carry eggs in freshwater, but the larvae require brackish water to develop. They do not usually reproduce successfully in standard freshwater aquariums.
Can Amano Shrimp live with fish?
Yes. Amano Shrimp can live with peaceful, non-aggressive fish that are not large enough to eat them. Avoid large, aggressive, or predatory tankmates.
How big do Amano Shrimp get?
Amano Shrimp can reach up to about 2 inches, making them larger than many dwarf shrimp species.
Do Amano Shrimp need a cycled tank?
Yes. Amano Shrimp should be added only to a fully cycled aquarium with stable water quality. Like other shrimp, they can be sensitive to ammonia, nitrite, and sudden parameter changes.
Can Amano Shrimp be shipped?
No. Live shrimp are available for in-store purchase or local pickup only at Tropical Treasures Wyo in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Available at Tropical Treasures Wyo
Amano Shrimp are peaceful freshwater algae-eating shrimp for planted aquariums, aquascapes, shrimp tanks, and community setups. Visit Tropical Treasures Wyo in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to shop freshwater shrimp, shrimp food, live aquarium plants, snails, peaceful community fish, filtration supplies, and aquarium care products. Live livestock is available for in-store purchase or local pickup only.
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