{"product_id":"shrimp-amano-plant-1-5","title":"Amano Shrimp | Caridina multidentata (1–2cm)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"newlands-animal-care-guide\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmano Shrimp are busy grazers that explore leaves, wood and stones for algae and biofilm. Their translucent bodies and dotted markings blend neatly into planted aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eEnglish name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmano Shrimp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLatin name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaridina multidentata\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan and neighbouring East Asian coastal river systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAdult size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-6 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTypical lifespan\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-3 years, sometimes longer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful; vulnerable to predatory tankmates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTank level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottom, plants and décor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSocial needs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep a small group with ample grazing and hiding places.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTank Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAquarium size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAt least 40 litres for a small group in a mature, stable aquarium.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-26°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003epH\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5-7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-15 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a mature filter, established grazing surfaces and shelters for moulting. Cover filter intakes with shrimp-safe guards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful with suitable small tankmates, but vulnerable to predators and newly moulted individuals need cover. Adults live in freshwater; larvae have different salinity needs, so normal freshwater breeding is unlikely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplement natural grazing with suitable shrimp pellets, algae wafers and small portions of blanched vegetables. Do not expect algae alone to feed the group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoutine Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a fully cycled aquarium before adding livestock. Check temperature, appetite and behaviour daily. Test water regularly: ammonia and nitrite must remain at zero. Make regular partial water changes with conditioned water matched to the aquarium's temperature and chemistry. Keep nitrate low and rinse biological filter media in removed aquarium water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck any medication is safe for shrimp, especially products containing copper. Leave a clean shed shell for grazing when water quality permits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClick \u0026amp; Collect Only\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou can order online for Click \u0026amp; Collect.\u003c\/strong\u003e We will confirm when your livestock is ready to collect from Newlands Home and Garden Centre, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. We do not deliver live fish or aquatic invertebrates. Please have a suitable, fully prepared aquarium ready before collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Petra - Aqua Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48727858446663,"sku":"1105531","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/8821\/4500\/files\/AmanoShrimp_Caridinamultidentata_1_2cm_5.png?v=1792775892","url":"https:\/\/www.newlands.ie\/en-gb\/products\/shrimp-amano-plant-1-5","provider":"Newlands Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}