{"product_id":"shrimp-amano-snow","title":"Snow Amano Shrimp – Caridina multidentata \"Snow\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSnow Amano Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e are a selectively bred white 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 excellent algae-grazing behavior and peaceful temperament as standard Amano Shrimp, but with a striking white to opaque coloration that stands out beautifully against dark substrate, live plants, driftwood, and rockwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful white to opaque 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 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Shrimp often consume them to recover valuable minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnow Amano Shrimp have a more complicated breeding cycle than many common freshwater dwarf shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFemales may carry eggs while living in freshwater, but the newly hatched larvae require \u003cstrong\u003ebrackish to marine-influenced water conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e during their early development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of this larval stage, Snow Amanos generally will not establish self-sustaining populations in a normal freshwater aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSnow Amano Genetics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnow Amanos are a selectively bred color form of \u003cem\u003eCaridina multidentata\u003c\/em\u003e, rather than a separate species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white coloration has been developed through selective breeding while retaining the general behavior, size, diet, and care requirements associated with standard Amano Shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat species is the Snow Amano Shrimp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnow Amanos are a selectively bred white variety of \u003cem\u003eCaridina multidentata\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big do Snow Amano Shrimp get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdults generally reach approximately 1.5–2 inches, with females typically growing larger than males.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Snow Amano Shrimp good algae eaters?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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