Amano shrimp (Caridina multidentata) are highly active, peaceful freshwater shrimp native to Japan and Taiwan. Named after legendary aquascaper Takashi Amano, they are considered one of the best and most voracious algae eaters in the aquarium hobby.
Key Characteristics
- Appearance: Translucent or light gray with a series of broken horizontal brown lines and a faint stripe running down their backs.
- Size: They grow up to 2–2.5 inches long, making them significantly larger than standard dwarf aquarium shrimp (like Cherry Shrimp).
- Lifespan: They can live for 2 to 3 years in stable, well-maintained environments.
- Diet: While they thrive primarily on nuisance algae (including hair, string, and brown algae), they are also excellent scavengers that will consume leftover fish food, decaying plant matter, and biofilm
