Amano Shrimp 

Amano Shrimp is one of the most popular freshwater shrimp in the aquarium hobby, famous for its excellent algae-eating ability. Named after the famous aquascaper Takashi Amano, these shrimp are widely used in planted aquariums to help control algae and maintain a clean tank.

Features:

• Size: 4–5 cm

• Temperament: Peaceful

• Tank level: Bottom and plants

• Lifespan: 2–3 years

• Diet: Omnivore (algae, biofilm, shrimp pellets, vegetables)

Tank Requirements:

• Minimum tank size: 20 liters

• Temperature: 20–27°C

• pH: 6.5–7.5

• Prefer planted aquariums with good water quality

Compatibility:Amano Shrimp are peaceful and can be kept with small community fish like tetras, rasboras, guppies, and other non-aggressive species.

Special Note:They are considered one of the best natural algae cleaners, especially effective at eating hair algae and soft algae in planted aquariums.