Amano AKA Yamato Shrimp (Caridina multidentata), CAPTIVE-BRED!

Introduction

We are very excited to now offer EXTREMELY rare, captive-bred specimens of this popular, hardy, long-lived species!

The Amano Shrimp (Caridina multidentata), also known as the Yamato Shrimp, is one of the most popular and durable freshwater aquarium species. It is a relatively larger shrimp than the many popular dwarf shrimp species and it also typically lives a much longer lifespan. This species is an amphidromous “low form” spawner. When fry are born, they are carried out to sea from the freshwater habitats of the parents. The fryexist in a pelagic/planktonic state in brackish or fully marine water. As they mature, they return to freshwater and continue this cycle with future generations. This process was once thought to be impossible (or at least impractical at a commercial level) to replicate for captive/tank breeding, but a very few breeders have recently been successful in rearing this species!

The Amano Shrimp, like most shrimp, lives in large colonies and spends most of its time foraging for food. It is possibly the most voracious eater of algae in the aquarium and is not only a very active, outgoing species, but it is also very useful as a solution to fighting algae issues. It aggressively feeds on most varieties of biofilm and algae and, in appropriate numbers, will often eradicate even the most persistent algae growth on plants and other aquarium decorations. It is also very effective in eating decaying plant matter, such as shed leaves and needles of aquarium plants. However, it does not bother or damage live ornamental plants.

This shrimp is a scavenger and is very useful in planted and nano aquariums. The bulk of its diet is biofilm, algae, and decaying plant matter so it will work diligently to clean up the waste in any aquarium. It feeds constantly, so it displays constant activity. In a less mature aquarium, it should be fed high quality flake and mini pellet dry foods with high algae/spirulina/plant content.

What We Like About This Shrimp:

• Among the most durable freshwater shrimp species
• Completely peaceful disposition
• Safe with all ornamental plants
• Excellent scavenger
• Long-lived among shrimp species

RECOMMENDED TANK PARAMETERS:

• Minimum tank size:2 gallons, recommended 10 gallon minimum for a colony
• Temperature: 64 – 80 F (17.8 – 26.6 C), the middle of this range is ideal
• pH:6.5 – 7.9
• dGH: 6 – 15
• dKH:1-7
• TDS:100 – 400

CARE GUIDELINES:

• Diet: Scavenger that feeds continually. Requires very little feeding in a well-established aquarium containing algae, biofilm, or decaying plant matter. In less mature aquariums, high quality dry foods with high plant content can befed multiple times daily.
• Aquatic Arts Snowflake Premium Shrimp Food&Aquatic Arts Pollen Granules Premium Shrimp Foodare excellent supplements to the diet of any shrimp. Give them a try and your shrimp will thank you for the tasty treat!
• Natural Botanicalsare a great way to boost the immune system of your shrimp and they will also provide lots of essential biofilm for the shrimp to graze on.
• Social behavior: Peaceful
• Origin: Japan, Taiwan, Ryuku Islands, Fiji
• Average adult size: 1 – 2+ inches (2.5 – 5+ cm)
• Average purchase size: .4 – .6 inch (1 – 1.5 cm)

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