Description
Amano Shrimp (Caridina Japonica)
The Amano shrimp is a fascinating species of freshwater shrimp that is very common in the aquarium trade. It is native to Taiwan and Japan and can grow up to 2 inches in length. It goes by many names, including Japanese shrimp, Japanese swamp shrimp, Japanese algae eaters, Japonica shrimp, algae shrimp, and Yamato shrimp.
This shrimp’s scientific names are Caridina multidentata and Caridina japonica. By far the Amano is one of the most popular species of shrimp for aquarium hobbyists, second only to the Cherry shrimp.
Ideal water parameters, pH 7.2-7.8 temperature 72-78f
Feeding Blue Dream, feed only once per day and do not feed them more than they can eat in two hours. You can feed your shrimp with fish flakes, pellets, blanched vegetables like carrots, spinach, zucchini, and algae wafers.
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