<p><strong>Common Name:</strong> Amano Shrimp, Yamato Shrimp<br><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Scientific Name:</strong><span data-mce-fragment="1"> Caridina Multidenata, Caridina Japonica</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Genus:</strong><span data-mce-fragment="1"> Caridina</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Wild Origin:</strong><span data-mce-fragment="1"> Asia</span><br data-mce-fragment="1"><strong data-mce-fragment="1">Adult Size: </strong><span data-mce-fragment="1">2+ in (Listing is for juvenile specimen 0.75-1.5" average)</span></p> <p><span data-mce-fragment="1"><strong>**Note: </strong>All livestock orders will come carefully packaged with solid wall Styrofoam insulation and shipped via 1-day shipping only. No extra insulation needs to be added to your cart for your livestock.</span></p> <p>The Amano Shrimp is the OG of all freshwater shrimp. This species is known for proving an invaluable asset to any algae clean-up crew. Large and hardy, Amano Shrimp popularized the dwarf shrimp hobby in the United States in the 1990’s.<br><br><span data-mce-fragment="1">The Amano Shrimp originates from swampy marshlands in Japan, where shrimp hobbyist Takashi Amano spread the word about the benefits to keeping these shrimp in a planted tank. Amano Shrimp have a mostly clear body with a tan or brown stripe running down their back from head to tail. They usually have a spotting pattern of broken horizontal lines in tan or brown around their body. </span></p> <p><span>Amano Shrimp are tolerant to a fairly wide range of water parameters, making them excellent for pairing with other species. As long as the shrimp are acclimated properly to your chosen parameters and are not subjected to extreme changes in temperature or acidity, they are adaptable and resilient. They prefer harder water, as the adult shrimp do not tolerate salt. The ideal water parameters are 64</span><strong>°</strong><span>-80</span><strong>°</strong><span> </span><span>F with 6 to 7.5 pH. However, as mentioned, you may keep them outside of these parameters as long as the shrimp are protected from extreme or frequent fluctuations.</span></p> <p> <strong>Key Features &amp; Important Notes</strong><br></p> <ul> <li>Tank-raised specimen</li> <li>Bright, bold color and pattern</li> <li>Shrimp are excellent scavengers and will happily feed on biofilm, decaying plant matter, and algae</li> <li>To increase survival rates, please allow 2-3 business days after placing an order to properly prepare live animal shipments</li> </ul> <p><strong>Recommended Water Parameters</strong><br><em>Listed information should be treated as general guidelines only. We encourage you to do thorough research before committing to keeping any livestock.</em></p> <ul> <li><span><strong>Temperature Range:</strong> 65 – 84 F</span></li> <li><span><strong>pH: </strong>6.5-8.0</span></li> <li><span><strong>TDS:</strong> 80- 450 ppm</span></li> <li><span><strong>GH:</strong> 1-15 dGH</span></li> <li><span><strong>KH:</strong> 1-10 dKH</span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Recommended Tank Size<br></strong><span>5+ gallons, minimum. Tank size is relative and various factors should be considered when determining tank size. Factors include maintenance schedules, tank mates, desired colony size and more.</span><br><br><strong>Diet</strong><br><span>Algae, biofilm, diatoms, decaying plant matter, spirulina powder, bee pollen, plant-based shrimp pellets/wafers, blanched vegetables</span><br><br><strong>Breeding</strong><span></span><br></p> <div class="flex-1 overflow-hidden"> <div class="react-scroll-to-bottom--css-mrzke-79elbk h-full dark:bg-gray-800"> <div class="react-scroll-to-bottom--css-mrzke-1n7m0yu"> <div class="flex flex-col text-sm dark:bg-gray-800"> <div data-testid="conversation-turn-7" class="group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black/10 dark:border-gray-900/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]"> <div class="p-4 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 md:py-6 m-auto"> <div class="flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base mx-auto md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl }"> <div class="relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]"> <div class="flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full"> <div class="min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words"> <div class="markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light"> <p>Breeding Amano Shrimp is uniquely challenging. They require brackish water for breeding and raising their young beyond the larval stage is demanding. Amano Shrimp are sensitive to water quality, making them more expensive in the aquarium trade. <span data-mce-fragment="1">They are often wild-caught, have a lifespan of 2-3 years in captivity, and require special care during introduction to their new environment.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="absolute bottom-0 left-0 w-full border-t md:border-t-0 dark:border-white/20 md:border-transparent md:dark:border-transparent md:bg-vert-light-gradient bg-white dark:bg-gray-800 md:!bg-transparent dark:md:bg-vert-dark-gradient pt-2 md:pl-2 md:w-[calc(100%-.5rem)]"><form class="stretch mx-2 flex flex-row gap-3 last:mb-2 md:mx-4 md:last:mb-6 lg:mx-auto lg:max-w-2xl xl:max-w-3xl"> <div class="relative flex h-full flex-1 items-stretch md:flex-col"> <div> <div class="h-full flex ml-1 md:w-full md:m-auto md:mb-4 gap-0 md:gap-2 justify-center"> <span>Check out our blog article to learn more about </span><a href="https://buceplant.com/blogs/aquascaping-guides-and-tips/guide-how-to-breed-freshwater-shrimp" title="how to breed freshwater shrimp" target="_blank">how to breed freshwater shrimp.</a> </div> </div> </div> </form></div>