{"product_id":"amano-shrimp-caridina-multidentata-freshwater","title":"Amano Shrimp (Caridina multidentata)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAmano Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCaridina multidentata\u003c\/em\u003e), also called the Yamato or Japanese algae shrimp, is the hardest-working algae eater in the freshwater hobby. Beginner-friendly and completely peaceful, a small group grazes nuisance hair and soft green algae, biofilm, and leftover food across your plants, hardscape, and glass. Made famous by aquascaper Takashi Amano, it is a staple of planted community tanks. Pair it with the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freshwater-invertebrates\"\u003efreshwater cleanup crew\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlgae control:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the best eaters of hair, string, and soft green algae. Plan on roughly one shrimp per 2 gallons for steady grazing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep a group:\u003c\/strong\u003e add 3 or more. They are social and far bolder in numbers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStable water:\u003c\/strong\u003e add only to a fully cycled tank and acclimate slowly by drip. They are sensitive to ammonia, nitrite, and sudden swings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo copper:\u003c\/strong\u003e like all shrimp, they are killed by copper-based medications and copper-heavy fertilizers. Always check labels before dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecure lid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amano can climb airline and cords, so keep the tank covered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMolting:\u003c\/strong\u003e they shed their shell as they grow. Leave the empty molt in the tank, since they often eat it back for calcium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCaridina multidentata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYamato shrimp, Japanese algae shrimp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eUp to 2 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e10 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e70 to 80°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e6.5 to 7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral hardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e6 to 8 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAlgae and biofilm grazer, omnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eJapan and Taiwan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmano shrimp are peaceful and do best with calm freshwater tank mates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat with:\u003c\/strong\u003e small peaceful community fish such as tetras, rasboras, and danios; \u003ca href=\"\/products\/racetrack-nerite-snail-vittina-sp-freshwater\"\u003enerite snails\u003c\/a\u003e; and other dwarf shrimp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e large or aggressive fish such as cichlids, big gouramis, and goldfish, plus anything large enough to treat a 2 inch shrimp as a snack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachem-nutridiet-shrimp-flakes-probiotic\"\u003eSeachem NutriDiet Shrimp Flakes\u003c\/a\u003e to supplement when algae runs low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/galapagos-cholla-wood-branches-6-inch-3-pack-shrimp-pleco\"\u003eGalapagos Cholla Wood\u003c\/a\u003e grows the biofilm shrimp love to graze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/aquavitro-shrimp-small-hut-ceramic-shrimp-shelter\"\u003eAquavitro Shrimp Hut\u003c\/a\u003e gives them a safe place to molt and hide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003eLive aquarium plants\u003c\/a\u003e for cover and extra grazing surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freshwater-invertebrates\"\u003eMore freshwater invertebrates\u003c\/a\u003e to round out the cleanup crew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many Amano shrimp do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e Plan on about one shrimp per 2 gallons for algae control, with a minimum group of 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they hurt my fish or plants?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. They are completely peaceful and do not damage healthy plants. They only graze algae, biofilm, and leftovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I keep them with community fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, with calm tank mates. Just avoid large or aggressive fish that may eat them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I breed them at home?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is very difficult. The larvae need brackish water to develop, so home breeding is rare and most Amano shrimp are wild or farm raised.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48891751039195,"sku":"FW1-F7322","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_d0b4e17c-9575-4855-af0d-47a16e44c4b3.png?v=1781906696","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/amano-shrimp-caridina-multidentata-freshwater","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}