Amano Shrimp: Tank Size, Tank Mates and Setup
A larger, clear shrimp known as one of the best algae eaters. Keep three or more.
- Minimum tank
- 10 gallons
- Temperature
- 68–80°F
- Group size
- 3 or more
- Adult size
- 2 inBottom of the tank
- Bigger than cherry shrimp, so it is safer with small community fish.
- Will not breed in fresh water.
Caridina multidentata. Figures are commonly published care ranges; see how it works.
How many Amano shrimp per tank size
The most you could keep if Amano shrimp were the only species. Open a size in the builder to add tank mates.
| Tank | Amano shrimp, kept alone | |
|---|---|---|
| 5 gallon | Too small (needs 10+ gal) | |
| 10 gallon | Up to 22 | Plan this tank |
| 20 gallon | Up to 54 | Plan this tank |
| 29 gallon | Up to 87 | Plan this tank |
| 40 gallon | Up to 120 | Plan this tank |
| 55 gallon | Up to 165 | Plan this tank |
| 75 gallon | Up to 225 | Plan this tank |
What you need for Amano shrimp in a 10-gallon tank
A starting setup: 3 Amano shrimp in the smallest standard tank that suits them.
10-gallon tank
- These fit a 10-gallon tank and get along. Aim for about 74°F.
Equipment, sized for this tank
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Amano shrimp tank mates
These share a temperature range and temperament with Amano shrimp, with no warnings from our checks.
Use caution with: betta, black skirt tetra, molly, swordtail, tiger barb, dwarf gourami, pearl gourami, angelfish, german blue ram, fancy goldfish. Add them in the builder to see why.
Plan a tank around Amano shrimp
Add tank mates, check the stocking level and get the equipment sized for your tank.
Open the tank builderAmano shrimp questions
What size tank does a amano shrimp need?
At least 10 gallons for a group of 3. A larger tank is more stable and gives you more choice of tank mates.
How many Amano shrimp can I keep in a 10-gallon tank?
Up to about 22 if they are the only species in the tank. Fewer if you add other fish.
Do Amano shrimp need a heater?
Usually yes. Amano shrimp does best at 68–80°F, which is warmer than most rooms. A 10-gallon tank needs about 50 watts in a 68°F room.
What fish can live with Amano shrimp?
Good matches include neon tetras, cardinal tetras, ember tetras, rummy-nose tetras, guppies, Endler's livebearers. They share a temperature range and temperament with Amano shrimp.