{"product_id":"australian-amano-shrimp-no-online-purchases","title":"Australian Amano Shrimp - (No Online Purchases)","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo Online Purchases\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"339839d0-09b2-4878-84bd-f63d5675195c\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"386\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"58\" data-end=\"74\"\u003eAmano Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCaridina multidentata\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e) is one of the most popular freshwater shrimp in the aquarium hobby. Originally native to Japan and parts of East Asia, it became famous through the work of aquascaper \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTakashi Amano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, who used them extensively for algae control in planted aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"523\"\u003eIn Australia, Amano shrimp are widely kept by aquarists due to their hardiness, peaceful nature and exceptional algae-eating abilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"xcqxqb\" data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"539\"\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"927\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"569\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"569\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"558\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eCharacteristic\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"569\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"927\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"625\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"598\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eScientific name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"625\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"623\"\u003eCaridina multidentata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"656\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"640\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCommon name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"656\"\u003eAmano Shrimp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"697\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"666\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"697\"\u003eJapan, Taiwan and East Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"721\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"711\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eAdult size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"721\"\u003e4–6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"746\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"733\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"746\"\u003e2–5 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"773\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"761\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"773\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"805\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"781\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"805\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eOmnivorous scavenger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"839\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"826\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMinimum tank size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"839\"\u003e20 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"865\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"840\" data-end=\"854\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"865\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e18–28°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"882\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"871\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003epH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"882\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e6.5–7.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"927\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"894\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"927\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSoft to moderately hard water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1kfytej\" data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"942\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eAmano shrimp have a translucent grey body with rows of brown or reddish dots along their sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003eKey features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qy92xt\" data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003eSemi-transparent body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kk8o1y\" data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003eDistinct lateral dot pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1m2tqyg\" data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003eLong antennae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n28npr\" data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003eLarger size than most dwarf shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fjnmez\" data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1210\"\u003eFemales noticeably larger than males\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003eAlthough not as colourful as cherry shrimp, they are attractive in a natural, understated way and fit beautifully into planted aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"j8bi15\" data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003eWhy Aquarists Love Amano Shrimp\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003eAmano shrimp are renowned for their appetite for nuisance algae and detritus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003eThey commonly consume:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19uuuvo\" data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003eHair algae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nokbhv\" data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003eSoft green algae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q1v7nm\" data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003eBiofilm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f11pa6\" data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003eUneaten fish food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cklcwe\" data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003eDecaying plant matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003eWhile they are excellent cleaners, they should not be relied upon as the sole solution to algae problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ebn8ry\" data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003eAquarium Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"132kfyr\" data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1723\"\u003eTank Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1876\"\u003eAmano shrimp can be kept in aquariums as small as 20 litres, but groups of 6–10 individuals generally do best in larger aquariums of 40 litres or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"j63dsz\" data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003eAquascaping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1903\"\u003eProvide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"i9n1xm\" data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1918\"\u003eLive plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rt24ae\" data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1930\"\u003eDriftwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1796jzi\" data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003eRocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1trso70\" data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1947\"\u003eMosses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dlp3lx\" data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003eHiding places\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"1988\"\u003ePopular plants include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2109\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wlg39x\" data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2029\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJava Moss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1etlrsl\" data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2069\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAnubias\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fetjdh\" data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2109\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJava Fern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2184\"\u003eDense planting helps shrimp feel secure and encourages natural behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ucmidl\" data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2206\"\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2208\" data-end=\"2233\"\u003eIdeal conditions include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2341\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"83otq0\" data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2257\"\u003eTemperature: 20–26°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"m0d514\" data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2271\"\u003epH: 6.5–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14vhble\" data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2286\"\u003eGH: 4–12 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cfy8br\" data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2303\"\u003eAmmonia: 0 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14s6gnq\" data-start=\"2304\" data-end=\"2320\"\u003eNitrite: 0 ppm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dhen6w\" data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2341\"\u003eLow nitrate levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2422\"\u003eShrimp are highly sensitive to poor water quality and sudden parameter changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1alyfdz\" data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2434\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2523\"\u003eAlthough excellent scavengers, Amano shrimp should still receive supplementary feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2548\"\u003eSuitable foods include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2678\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wjf6ea\" data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2566\"\u003eShrimp pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"i2ijiq\" data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2581\"\u003eAlgae wafers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4jisqy\" data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2601\"\u003eBlanched zucchini\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e3z98t\" data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2620\"\u003eBlanched spinach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ebs3aw\" data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2646\"\u003eCommercial shrimp foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1828x1j\" data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"2678\"\u003eOccasional protein-rich foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2726\"\u003eFeed sparingly to maintain good water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"gy3b3v\" data-start=\"2728\" data-end=\"2741\"\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2812\"\u003eAmano shrimp are peaceful and can be housed with many community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2814\" data-end=\"2838\"\u003eGood tank mates include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2999\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16uh11\" data-start=\"2840\" data-end=\"2879\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eParacheirodon innesi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"btvcid\" data-start=\"2880\" data-end=\"2919\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTrigonostigma heteromorpha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"u21111\" data-start=\"2920\" data-end=\"2959\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCorydoras paleatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"i2x3al\" data-start=\"2960\" data-end=\"2979\"\u003eSmall rainbowfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1co4xfg\" data-start=\"2980\" data-end=\"2999\"\u003ePeaceful gouramis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3001\" data-end=\"3007\"\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3009\" data-end=\"3079\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1i8ckm\" data-start=\"3009\" data-end=\"3025\"\u003eLarge cichlids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rkzq8g\" data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3043\"\u003eAggressive fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vdypb4\" data-start=\"3044\" data-end=\"3063\"\u003ePredatory species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13s1xu2\" data-start=\"3064\" data-end=\"3079\"\u003eLarge loaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3081\" data-end=\"3148\"\u003eIf a fish can fit a shrimp into its mouth, it may eventually do so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"d0niwh\" data-start=\"3150\" data-end=\"3161\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3163\" data-end=\"3259\"\u003eBreeding Amano shrimp is considerably more difficult than breeding many other freshwater shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"6xln98\" data-start=\"3261\" data-end=\"3278\"\u003eThe Challenge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3280\" data-end=\"3400\"\u003eFemale Amano shrimp carry eggs readily in freshwater, but the larvae require \u003cstrong data-start=\"3357\" data-end=\"3375\"\u003ebrackish water\u003c\/strong\u003e to develop successfully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3402\" data-end=\"3433\"\u003eThe process generally involves:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"3435\" data-end=\"3663\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13e52oy\" data-start=\"3435\" data-end=\"3469\"\u003eFemale carries fertilised eggs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1q23sk5\" data-start=\"3470\" data-end=\"3510\"\u003eLarvae hatch into free-swimming zoea.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1obl2fk\" data-start=\"3511\" data-end=\"3555\"\u003eLarvae are transferred to brackish water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gj8tod\" data-start=\"3556\" data-end=\"3602\"\u003eJuveniles metamorphose after several weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8xson2\" data-start=\"3603\" data-end=\"3663\"\u003eYoung shrimp are gradually acclimated back to freshwater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3665\" data-end=\"3788\"\u003eBecause of these specialised requirements, most Amano shrimp sold in Australia are commercially bred rather than home bred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1q4v4lb\" data-start=\"3790\" data-end=\"3800\"\u003eMolting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3802\" data-end=\"3865\"\u003eLike all shrimp, Amano shrimp regularly shed their exoskeleton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3867\" data-end=\"3883\"\u003eDuring moulting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3885\" data-end=\"4002\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1aflje5\" data-start=\"3885\" data-end=\"3914\"\u003eShrimp may hide more often.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5ekztt\" data-start=\"3915\" data-end=\"3944\"\u003eThey can appear vulnerable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1k0pd8m\" data-start=\"3945\" data-end=\"4002\"\u003eOld shells are usually eaten for their calcium content.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4004\" data-end=\"4078\"\u003eDo not remove shed shells immediately unless they begin to foul the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"2m8240\" data-start=\"4080\" data-end=\"4098\"\u003eCommon Problems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1g4olax\" data-start=\"4100\" data-end=\"4117\"\u003eFailed Moults\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4119\" data-end=\"4135\"\u003eOften caused by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4137\" data-end=\"4206\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"drqrqj\" data-start=\"4137\" data-end=\"4159\"\u003eMineral deficiencies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14k9kuq\" data-start=\"4160\" data-end=\"4180\"\u003ePoor water quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hvi78a\" data-start=\"4181\" data-end=\"4206\"\u003eRapid parameter changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"kx2lrk\" data-start=\"4208\" data-end=\"4227\"\u003eCopper Toxicity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4229\" data-end=\"4267\"\u003eShrimp are highly sensitive to copper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4269\" data-end=\"4327\"\u003eAlways check medications and plant fertilisers before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"8bhc4i\" data-start=\"4329\" data-end=\"4341\"\u003eEscaping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4343\" data-end=\"4390\"\u003eAmano shrimp are surprisingly capable climbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4392\" data-end=\"4399\"\u003eEnsure:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4401\" data-end=\"4466\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ld5brh\" data-start=\"4401\" data-end=\"4414\"\u003eSecure lids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14okr8j\" data-start=\"4415\" data-end=\"4440\"\u003eCovered filter openings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mhc2mo\" data-start=\"4441\" data-end=\"4466\"\u003eStable water conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"18jh47u\" data-start=\"4468\" data-end=\"4511\"\u003eAre Amano Shrimp Suitable for Beginners?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4513\" data-end=\"4596\"\u003eYes. Amano shrimp are among the best shrimp species for beginners because they are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4598\" data-end=\"4713\"\u003e✔ Hardy\u003cbr data-start=\"4605\" data-end=\"4608\"\u003e✔ Excellent algae eaters\u003cbr data-start=\"4632\" data-end=\"4635\"\u003e✔ Peaceful\u003cbr data-start=\"4645\" data-end=\"4648\"\u003e✔ Active and entertaining\u003cbr data-start=\"4673\" data-end=\"4676\"\u003e✔ Compatible with many community fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4715\" data-end=\"4818\"\u003eTheir only significant challenge is breeding, which requires a specialised brackish-water larval stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4820\" data-end=\"4977\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFor planted aquariums and peaceful community tanks, Amano shrimp remain one of the most useful and rewarding invertebrates available to Australian aquarists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Freshwater Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48584504836266,"sku":"TF474","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0325\/1250\/7948\/files\/imageiscoming_2a868ee4-497b-4670-94d1-efa6dbb320b6.jpg?v=1782345393","url":"https:\/\/www.thetechden.com.au\/products\/australian-amano-shrimp-no-online-purchases","provider":"The Tech Den ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}