4 Amano Shrimp - Jumbo (XXL)

The Amano Shrimp is one of the most popular freshwater shrimp used for algae control in aquariums. Known for their translucent bodies with rows of small dots along their sides, these shrimp are excellent algae eaters and are commonly used in planted tanks to help keep surfaces clean.

Scientific Name: Caridina multidentata

Temperament: Peaceful

Diet: Algae, biofilm, algae wafers, detritus, vegetables

Minimum Tank Size: 10–20 gallons

Temperature: 68–78°F (20–26°C)

pH: 6.0–7.5

Adult Size: 1.5–2 inches

Behavior: Amano Shrimp spend most of their time grazing on algae and leftover food from plants, rocks, and aquarium glass. They are very active scavengers and do best when kept in small groups, making them a great addition to community and planted aquariums.

Notes: Assortment includes a mix of colors and patterns; Exact colors and markings will vary; Stock photo used; fish received may differ.

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We ship on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday via USPS Priority Mail. Once we get your order, we will ship it within 1 to 5 business days. For the safety of the animals, we do not ship aquatic life on Thursday and Friday. We do not want live aquatic animals sitting in USPS warehouse over the weekend. Thank you for your understanding.

Any orders placed before 12:00 PM on Tuesday will be shipped out that same week. orders placed after 12:00 PM on Tuesday will now be processed the following week

Male/Female: Will be picked at random (no custom orders)

Note: color may be slightly off from photo.

We placed a penny at the corner of the tank so you can have an idea of the size of the fish.

Guaranteed to arrive alive you have one hour of delivery to report any death. You must take a picture while the fish is dead in the bag before it’s opened.

Fish’s color might be off first 3 days due to shipping and stressed fish.

we do not refund shipping costs