{"product_id":"shrimp-amano-lime-yellow","title":"Lime Yellow Amano Shrimp – Caridina multidentata \"Yellow\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLime Yellow Amano Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e are a selectively bred yellow color variety of the popular Amano Shrimp, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCaridina multidentata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey offer the same peaceful temperament and excellent algae-grazing behavior as standard Amano Shrimp while displaying a bright yellow to yellow-green coloration that stands out beautifully against dark substrate, green plants, driftwood, and rockwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright yellow to lime-yellow coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelectively bred color variety of the Amano Shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific name: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCaridina multidentata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent algae and biofilm grazer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful freshwater shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for planted aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger than many common dwarf shrimp varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater adults with larvae requiring brackish or saline conditions to develop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lime Yellow Amano Shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCaridina multidentata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow \/ Lime Yellow Amano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1.5–2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivorous scavenger and algae grazer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner to intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eColor \u0026amp; Appearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLime Yellow Amano Shrimp are known for their vibrant yellow coloration, which may range from lemon yellow to golden yellow or a slightly greenish lime-yellow tone depending on the individual shrimp, lighting, age, and environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike standard Amano Shrimp, which typically have translucent gray coloration with rows of spots or dashes, selectively bred yellow Amanos have been developed to display significantly stronger yellow body pigmentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual coloration may vary naturally, and newly molted or stressed shrimp may temporarily appear lighter or more translucent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLime Yellow Amano Shrimp generally reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1.5–2 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e as adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFemales are typically larger and more robust than males, making Amano Shrimp noticeably larger than many commonly kept Neocaridina shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e5-gallon aquarium or larger\u003c\/strong\u003e can house a small group when water quality is stable, although larger aquariums provide more grazing area and greater water stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mature planted aquarium is especially beneficial because it provides algae, biofilm, microorganisms, and other natural grazing surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLime Yellow Amano Shrimp are adaptable but should always be maintained in a fully cycled aquarium with stable water conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 68–80°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 6.5–8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to moderately hard water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmmonia:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNitrite:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNitrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kept as low as practical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other freshwater shrimp, Amanos can be sensitive to sudden changes in temperature or water chemistry. Stable conditions are generally more important than targeting a single exact pH or hardness value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAquarium Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA suitable Lime Yellow Amano Shrimp aquarium should provide plenty of surfaces for grazing along with hiding areas for use during and after molting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended décor may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive aquatic plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMosses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriftwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCholla wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf litter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShrimp caves and other hiding areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mature aquarium with established biofilm provides an excellent environment for Amano Shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTemperament\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLime Yellow Amano Shrimp are \u003cstrong\u003epeaceful\u003c\/strong\u003e and spend much of their time actively grazing throughout the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey do not normally harm healthy fish, other shrimp, snails, or live aquarium plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmanos can be assertive around food and may carry larger pieces away from smaller shrimp, but this feeding behavior is not generally considered aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLime Yellow Amano Shrimp can be kept with many peaceful freshwater community fish and invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotential tank mates include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall Tetras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRasboras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall Danios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOtocinclus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeaceful Gouramis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeocaridina shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther peaceful Caridina shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater snails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid large or aggressive fish that may view shrimp as food. 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