Lime Yellow Amano Shrimp (Caridina Japonica)
Lime Yellow Amano Shrimp (Caridina Japonica) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
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Lime Yellow Amano Shrimp (Caridina Japonica)
Description
Description
Lime Yellow Amano Shrimp is a visually striking variant of the classic Amano shrimp, best known for its exceptional algae-eating ability and peaceful temperament. While standard Amano shrimp are typically translucent gray with dotted markings, some individuals display a lime‑yellow to yellow‑green hue, which is where this trade name comes from.
Species Overview
- Scientific name: Caridina japonica (also sold as Caridina multidentata)
- Common names: Amano Shrimp, Yamato Shrimp, Lime Yellow Amano
- Adult size: 4–6 cm (1.5–2.5")
- Lifespan: 2–3 years
- Temperament: Peaceful, community-safe
- Difficulty: Easy
- Origin: Japan & Taiwan (freshwater rivers)
About the Lime Yellow Coloration
The lime/yellow appearance usually comes from:
- Diet (algae, biofilm, spirulina, carotenoid-rich foods)
- Full digestive tract (you’re often seeing food through the translucent body)
- High overall health
- Light substrate and strong aquarium lighting
Tank Requirements
- Tank size: 10+ gallons recommended
- Temperature: 20–26 °C (68–79 °F)
- pH: 6.5–7.5
- GH: 4–8
- KH: 2–6
- TDS: ~150–250 ppm
- Flow: Moderate
- Substrate: Any (dark substrates increase visibility)
Best kept in planted aquariums with driftwood and rocks for biofilm growth.
Diet
Amano shrimp are famous for algae control, especially:
- Hair algae
- Soft green algae
- Biofilm
Supplement with:
- Spirulina pellets
- Blanched vegetables (zucchini, spinach)
- Shrimp-specific foods
- Leaf litter (Indian almond, mulberry)
A varied, high-quality diet helps maintain brighter coloration.
Tank Mates
Safe with:
- Small peaceful fish (tetras, rasboras, otocinclus)
- Other dwarf shrimp
- Snails
Avoid:
- Large or aggressive fish
- Predatory species (cichlids, some barbs)
Breeding (Why They’re Rarely Tank-Bred)
Amano shrimp cannot complete their life cycle in freshwater.
- Eggs hatch into larvae
- Larvae require brackish → marine water
- Then slowly acclimated back to freshwater
Specifications
Specifications
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CategoryShrimps
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Species TypeAmano Shrimp
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Water Temperature
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Minimum Tank Size5 Gallons
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Water pH LevelAcidic, Neutral
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Habitat PreferencePlanted Tanks, Hiding Spots
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BehaviourAlgae Eaters, Bottom-Dwelling
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