Amano Shrimp
Caridina multidentata compatibility profile. Plan freshwater shrimp and snail setups by troubleshooting community bioload and water parameter overlap.
Core facts & bioload scores
Typeshrimp
Adult size2"
Minimum tank10 gal
Group5+
- temperature68-80F
- pH6.5-7.8
- water_hardnessGH 5-15 dGH | KH 2-8 dKH
- breedinglarvae require brackish water
- plant_safetysafe
- shrimp_safetysafe
- predator_riskhigh
- cleanup_rolenone
Community setups & swim zone pressure
Success with Amano Shrimp requires troubleshooting community setups for predatory risks. Because they occupy the bottom/plants zone, ensure your filtration capacity is ready for their specific bioload score.
Compatibility caveats
- notesLarger, hardier algae-grazing shrimp; great cleanup helper but not a standalone algae solution.
- caveatStrong scavenger and algae grazer but does not 'solve' algae alone — fix light, nutrients, and maintenance first.
- caveatStill vulnerable to larger or aggressive fish (cichlids, larger gouramis, predators); a fish that can fit an amano in its mouth eventually will.
- caveatNeeds a fully cycled, stable tank with plants or hardscape cover so molting shrimp can hide while their shell hardens.
- caveatLarvae require brackish water to develop, so amanos do not typically reproduce in a freshwater community tank — plan to restock the colony rather than relying on breeding.
- cleanup_cautionCan be eaten by larger fish.
- cleanup_cautionBest as part of maintenance, not a cure.
Compatible tank mates
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- Bettayellowshrimp_predation_risk | minimum 10 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Chili Rasborayellowschooling_size_issue | minimum 10 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Ember Tetrayellowschooling_size_issue | minimum 10 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Cherry Shrimpyellowschooling_size_issue | minimum 10 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Ghost Shrimpyellowshrimp_predation_risk | minimum 10 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Crystal Red Shrimpyellowwater_hardness_mismatch | minimum 10 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Blue Dream Shrimpyellowschooling_size_issue | minimum 10 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Orange Sakura Shrimpyellowschooling_size_issue | minimum 10 galCheck this pair in the planner ->
- Black Rose Shrimpyellowschooling_size_issue | minimum 10 galCheck this pair in the planner ->