Caridina japonica

Takashi Amano Shrimp

Japanese Swamp Shrimp

Amano Shrimp

Yamato Numa-Ebi

Yamato Shrimp

 

Physical
Size:4.52 cm (1.78 in.)     Stocking Density Calculator
Compatability:Community
Keep away from fish known to eat small crustations.
Minimum Tank Size:10 Gallons (37.8 Liters)

Water Conditions
Type:Freshwater
Temperature:72.88° F (22.71° C)
pH:6.79
General Hardness (GH):8.33

Living
Food Preference:Omnivorous.
Algivorous.
Almost any type of algae except for Black Beard Algae, though if hungry enough they will make small meals of this as well. Will also sometimes eat fish food, dead or dying plant matter, left over fish food, and when especially hungry live plants.
Swimming Level:All
Schooling:
Distribution:Southern Asia
Yamato region in Japan.
Kyushu, Japan

Breeding
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Sources:http://www.aquahobby.com
http://badmanstropicalfish.com
http://suiso.com
http://en.wikipedia.org
http://aquaworld.netfirms.com
http://www.liveaquaria.com
http://www.theshrimpfarm.com

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