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Amano Shrimp

Amano Shrimp

Regular price $24.95 USD
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About This Species

 

Amano Shrimp 

Amano Shrimp Care

Amano Shrimp or their scientific name Caridina multidentata, are very hardy and are great algae eaters. They are perfect beginner freshwater shrimp. These Amano Shrimp are sold at roughly 3/4"  in length and can grow up to 2". They are shrimp ninjas and are known to crawl out of the water, so make sure there is the lid on your tank!


Amano Shrimp can also be kept with other colored shrimp like Cherry Shrimp and other Neocaridina varieties. They are very peaceful invertebrates and won't bother other shrimp and can survive in a large range of water conditions.

Amano Shrimp Lifespan

Amano Shrimp lifespan is around 2 to 3 years but lifespan will vary depending on the tank conditions, specifically temperature. Most invertebrates will grow quicker in higher temperatures (above 80F-84F) but their lifespan might be shortened slightly due to the faster metabolism caused by the higher temperature. 

Amano Shrimp Breeding

A question we get a lot is regarding Amano Shrimp Breeding. Amano Shrimp are difficult to breed in captivity. Their eggs and larvae require brackish water to survive and flourish. Some breeders have found some success but with very low survival rates.

Purchase Size
Regular Size Amano: 0.5" to 1"
Large Size Amano: 1" to 1.5"

 

Recommended Tank Water Parameters

PH: 6.5-7.5
KH: 0-10
Temperature: 64 - 84F

  • 5 stars: 291 (95%)
  • 4 stars: 8 (3%)
  • 3 stars: 6 (2%)
  • 2 stars: 1 (0%)
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Rickey Anderson

I'm very happy with my order my shrimp arrived healthy and have adapted to their new planet tank arrangements.

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John G

Wow, I super excited to see this Skittle pack along with Amano shrimp. Just beautiful healthy shrimp along with fantastic customer service. Could not be happier. FYI, if your a lil shy about buying online, no need with this business....will always buy here !!

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Jordan Smellie

Shrimp arrived enthusiastic as ever for their new home! They were HUGE upon arrival! They do not skimp on the shrimp!

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Melanie Johnson

All 10 (+1) arrived in fine shape. I drip acclimated them for 3 hours and then released them into my tanks. They are doing beautifully and are hard at work. Will do business again. The whole order was well packed and shipped quickly.

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Nicholas Cooper

All the shrimp arrived in great health, packed very nicely in a CO2 releasing bag inside of some insulation. I received an extra one that seems a bit small like he’s a runt or something but he’ll have no problem in my tank. Overall couldn’t ask for a much easier purchase, 3 days from ordering to alive at my door!

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Carly Szab

I ordered five but got six maybe because some were tiny. They all came alive and I drip acclimated them for a couple hours. They’re doing pretty good and it’s been a couple weeks already :)

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Chelsea

All my shrimp came alive. I did only count 8 shrimp but, I could've counted wrong cuz they came smaller than I expected. The shipping was quick and so far everyone is still alive after 6 hours in the tank

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Hanna

I was a little nervous to order shrimp online because I’ve never ordered live animals in the mail before, but are all doing great! All 5 arrived alive and active. I drip acclimated them for about 2 hours after letting them temperature acclimate in a separate container. They were a little shy for the first few days, but they have since gotten bolder and happily munch away all day. I love them!

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FG

Shrimpy Business means business! They gracefully agreed to delay my shipment on my request due to bad weather; and when shipped, the shrimp arrived in less than 48hrs. They even sent an extra shrimp! This is the first time ALL amano shrimp I’ve gotten have survived without any casualties. Will definitely be buying more!

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Molly

I ordered 20 Amano shrimp and they all arrived alive and healthy. They have grown HUGE over the last couple months. Love them!

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Serdar Arda

Wowza! The quality they offer is A++ the 1st purchase was black rose shrimp and they are the healthiest shrimp I’ve had. The amano though, I purchased 20, I believe I received an extra 4, were healthy and beautiful. I just ordered another 20 orange shrimp and some treats for the shrimps. I will keep purchasing from here and so should you! Thanks Shrimpybusiness!

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Aaron Turner

My squad of shrimp arrived really fast and in an insulated box. They even had little screens to give them something to hold onto during their journey, which I find really thoughtful. Do remember to follow the acclimation instructions to the letter, and don't add anything to their water during drip acclimation to balance it (other than a tiny drop of ammonia remover). They won't be able to handle any sudden changes. I learned that the hard way.... I will definitely buy shrimp from here again.

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Planted Tank
Solid healthy shrimp Larger than expected which

Solid healthy shrimp
Larger than expected which was a nice surprise

Hi there, we’re happy to hear your shrimp arrived healthy and were even bigger than you expected! We’re glad they were a pleasant surprise and a great addition to your aquarium.

Thank you for choosing Shrimpy Business!

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SuperStarSas
Happy healthy shrimp!

They all arrived alive and transferred safely to their tanks. They were all quite juvenile sized, which is great because they will hopefully live long lives with me. The red ones were a beautiful color. My only complaint is they don't mark the bags, so if you order multiple shrimp types it can be difficult to discern the difference -- esp when the amanos are juveniles as they are the same size as neocaridina shrimp. Look for the thin dark strip down their back!

Hi there, we’re glad to hear all your shrimp arrived alive and transferred safely to their new tanks! It’s wonderful to know you’re enjoying their beautiful colors. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the labeling of bags and will keep it in mind as we continue improving our service.

Thank you for choosing Shrimpy Business!

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Barbara Jackson
Arrived alive and very well

Arrived alive and very well packaged

Hi Barbara, we’re glad to hear your order arrived safely and was well packaged! We truly appreciate your feedback and hope your new aquatic friends thrive in their new home.

Thank you for choosing Shrimpy Business!

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Anonymous
Shrimp arrived well and

Shrimp arrived well and active

Hi Everett, we’re glad to hear your shrimp arrived safely and are active in their new home! We hope they continue to thrive and bring lots of enjoyment to your aquarium.

Thank you for choosing Shrimpy Business!

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Gary Logan
But smaller than I was

But smaller than I was expecting

Hi Gary, thank you for your feedback! We're sorry the size wasn't quite what you expected. We appreciate you sharing your experience with us!

Thanks for choosing Shrimpy Business!

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saul delapaz
Doing good

Other than having 2 dead ones in the shipment, they are doing great. I have placed another order.

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Robert Smith
Tiny Shrimp 🦐

Very small shrimp 🦐
They all came in very healthy.
But again, when I added them to the tank they disappeared.

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Deb
Be sure they can’t escape!

My amano shrimp arrived in great condition and started cleaning up right away. Fast forward one week when I noticed two of them were MIA. I found them outside the lidded tank. The only opening are for cords and a hinged feeding opening. Those ninjas did escape! 😢

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Julie Johnson
Love the cleanup crew you just can't go wrong

Love the cleanup crew you just can't go wrong. SB is the best at their products.

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Anonymous
Happy healthy and

Happy healthy and wonderful

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Samantha
Room to grow

Best alge eaters

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Anonymous
Cute and hard working crew mates

Cute and hard working

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Anonymous
Shrimp were healthy and arrived

Shrimp were healthy and arrived fast

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Matthew Chauncey
Arrived healthy and ready to clean the

Arrived healthy and ready to clean the tank!

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Paradocs
Nice size, Healthy

Nice, healthy good sized shrimp. I would buy them again.