Amano Shrimp Eggs Care: All Your Questions Answered

Amano Shrimp Eggs Care: All Your Questions Answered

In captivity, getting Amano shrimp eggs to hatch is hard, especially if the water conditions are not right. I did some digging online and found some key info on how to care for Amano shrimp eggs. Amano shrimp eggs need the perfect combination of water pH, water hardness, and temperature to hatch. Though the Amano…

Amano Shrimp Breeding 101: Everything You Need To Know

Amano Shrimp Breeding 101: Everything You Need To Know

Getting amano shrimp to mate in captivity is easier said than done. I went through some online research and found an effective way to breed amano shrimps. You need to add the right amount of saltwater after noticing the shrimp’s attitude and when amano shrimp is giving birth. Turn out, amano shrimp larvae need saltwater…

How Often Do Amano Shrimps Molt?

How Often Do Amano Shrimps Molt?

Amano Shrimp molt tentatively once every 35 to 42 days. Considering Caridina Multidentata are often kept in larger groups, it is sometimes challenging to determine precisely when molting occurs. It is particularly tough to identify which shrimp molted with all of them moving about in the tank. Physically fit adult shrimps will molt every 3…

Are Amano Shrimps Aggressive?

Are Amano Shrimps Aggressive?

Are you worried that your Amano Shrimps will kill other species? They can be very aggressive if they feel like they are not getting enough food or other species are having the food that they can have.  Amano shrimps can sometimes display aggressive behavior, particularly when it comes to food. However, they generally don’t harm…

How To Acclimate Amano Shrimp?

How To Acclimate Amano Shrimp?

Whether it’s a fish or snail, every aquatic life needs acclimation before transferring from certain water to another. You can never be too sure how they will react to the new environment. The most vulnerable aquatic life that needs this acclimation process is the shrimps. And today, we will talk about how to acclimate Amano…

What Is The Ideal Temperature For Amano Shrimps?

What Is The Ideal Temperature For Amano Shrimps?

Since a very high percentage of Amano shrimps are wild-caught, you have to maintain a favorable and constant water temperature in your Amano tank to keep them happy. In this article, I will discuss the ideal water temperature for Amano shrimps and other important facts like- why this temperature is necessary to maintain and what…

Ideal Tankmates For Amano Shrimp [And The Bad Ones]

Ideal Tankmates For Amano Shrimp [And The Bad Ones]

Amano shrimps are at their best when you keep them with their species but you can certainly add new tankmates to bring colors and variations to your tank. However, you’ll need to be very careful regarding which tankmates you choose for your Amano shrimps. Some ideal tank mates for amano shrimps are Apisto Borelli, Pearl…

How To Tell If Amano Shrimp Is Pregnant?

How To Tell If Amano Shrimp Is Pregnant?

If you are serious about breeding Amano shrimp, it is important to keep a close eye when your Amano shrimp gets pregnant. Though you do not have to be an expert shrimp keeper to tell if Amano shrimp is pregnant, I am sharing here how the beginners can easily identify the pregnant Amano shrimps. You…

Is Aquarium Salt Safe For Amano Shrimp?

Is Aquarium Salt Safe For Amano Shrimp?

Many beginner shrimp keepers start using aquarium salt in their tank as a routine practice because of the suggestion of the local pet stores. But is aquarium salt safe for Amano shrimp? In this article, I will share from my experience and research how safe aquarium salt is for your Amano shrimps and when you…