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Caridina multidentata 'Amano Shrimp' (5-pack)
Caridina multidentata
Origin: Japan, Taiwan (aquacultured)
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Water Parameters
Temperature18–26 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH6.5–7.5
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GH (Hardness)4–14 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)2–8 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 5 cm
- Min Tank
- 20 L
- Lifespan
- 2-3
- Swimming Level
- bottom
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- herbivore
- Temperament
- peaceful; best algae eater
About
Caridina multidentata, the Amano Shrimp, was popularised by legendary aquarist Takashi Amano as the most effective algae-eating shrimp. Large, transparent body with dotted lateral stripe. Grazes hair algae, thread algae and BBA. Very hardy. Pack of 5.
Care Guide
Temperature 18–26°C, pH 6.5–7.5, GH 4–14. Eats algae and bio-film. Feed algae wafers. Does not breed in freshwater (larvae marine stage). Hardy and long-lived. Add 5 per 50 L for effective algae control.
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