Amano shrimp

What are amano shrimp? Can you grow them in an aquarium? Are they okay for hobbyist? Find out all you need to know in this detailed guide!

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The Amano Shrimp is also known as the Yamato Numa-Ebi, or Japanese Swamp Shrimp; it originates from the swamps of Japan. Their ideal setup is an established freshwater aquarium of at least 10 gallons with plenty of hiding places & algae with a mature substrate. They should be housed with small peaceful fish. The Amano Shrimp can tolerate low to moderate salinity levels, making them an ideal algae controller for ponds. I had a few of these cheery little guys in my freshwater tank, they're…

Neocaridina and Caridina shrimp live 12-24 months. Ghost shrimp can live from 1 to 3 years. Amano shrimp has a lifespan 2 – 5 years. Bamboo fan shrimp lives up to 6 - 7 years. Cameroon fan shrimp can live 8 – 10 years.

In this comprehensive article, we will review all the major differences and similarities between the ghost shrimp and the amano shrimp, and thereby hopefully settle the great amano shrimp vs ghost shrimp debate.

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Betta Fish can be added to an Amano Shrimp tank. But you will want to take precautions when putting these species together.

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