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Amano Shrimp

class: Malacostracagenus: Caridinaorder: Decapodafamily: Atyidaephylum: Arthropoda

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Store Availability

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Care Requirements

Diet

Omnivore

Temp. Range

18°C - 27°C

Lifespan

2-3 years

Habitat

Planted Freshwater Aquarium

Space Needed

Minimum 40 litres for a small group

ph

6.5 - 7.8

water hardness

6 - 15 dGH

Renowned for its voracious appetite for hair algae and detritus; breeding requires a complex transition to brackish water for larval development, making home breeding exceptionally rare.

Health & Vaccinations
Common Health Risks
Vorticella InfestationMuscular NecrosisScutariella Japonica
Toxic To
CopperCopper sulfateHigh nitrate levelsAnti-fluke medications

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