As Amano shrimps are known as a great scavenger, possibly you are thinking that you have to continue providing enough food to keep them satisfied. In this article, I will discuss how often you should feed your Amano shrimps and the types of food you should provide them. In a matured planted tank, you will…
Most shrimp keepers can’t keep their Amano shrimps alive up to the expected lifespan. They don’t know generally how long do Amano shrimps live and how to take care of the shrimps for that expected lifespan. Amano shrimps can live up to 2 to 3 years. However, some shrimp breeders have experienced Amano Shrimp’s lifespan…
If you are keeping Amano shrimps for the first time, it is very normal that you are considering Amano shrimp as a nocturnal species. In this article, I will clear the common misconception about Amano shrimps’ partially nocturnal behavior. Amano shrimps are not nocturnal. They are rather more active at the night but do not…
The first time Amano shrimp keepers often face a common problem that is, Amano shrimps hide a lot, and sometimes there is not even any trace of them for days or months. In this article, I will throw light on some common causes of why your Amano shrimps are hiding and what to do to…
Almost 7 out of every 10 crayfish keepers complain their crayfish always tries to escape. Though being adventurous is one of crayfish’s natural instincts, trying to escape can also indicate something is wrong with its tank. Crayfish tries to escape if the environment is not suitable for them. If the water parameters are not right,…
With an average size of almost 2 inches, Amano shrimps need more space than the other shrimps to thrive in. If you are going to buy Amano shrimps for your shrimp tank, it is necessary to know how many Amano shrimps you should keep per gallon so that you may not overcrowd your tank. In…
To tell you frankly, I spent hours trying to figure out how to identify crayfish gender. Most of the resources are very complicated and for animal experts. It is quite hard for us, crayfish keepers to understand those scientific resources. So, in this article, I’ll show you the differences in laymen terms so that even…
Amano shrimps are not like most other freshwater dwarf shrimps. They typically get much larger than other shrimps. I did some research and here’s what I found on how big Amano shrimps can get- Amano shrimps can grow up to 2 inches or some more in length. At fish stores, you will find Amano shrimps around…
If you are keeping crayfish for some time now, chances are at some point you’ll find your crayfish carrying eggs. Now, this will be a big moment in your crayfish keeping journey. Seeing eggs might make you confused and you may want to know what to do now. What are your responsibilities? Well, don’t worry….
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