Tank setup
A minimum 20L aquarium suits Amano Shrimp. Provide hiding spots and stable water — this species thrives in a well-filtered community setup.
Where to buy
Compare prices from SA aquarium shops listing Amano Shrimp.
What Amano Shrimp costs in South Africa
16 price points from 10 shops over 90 days
R40
cheapest of 9 shops today
↤ R48med R70R89
Great price−43%Holding steady over the last 90 days
SA median R70 across 10 shops over the last 90 days.
10 shops
S
Silverstream Aquatics
South Africa
R40
In stock
M
MC Merwe
South Africa
R60
In stock
C
Coastal Pets
South Africa
R65
In stock
A
Aqua Empire
South Africa
R69
In stock
4
4M Fish
South Africa
R70
In stock
H
Heldereef
South Africa
R75
In stock
A
Aqua Atlantis
South Africa
R79
In stock
S
Saturn Shrimp
South Africa
R80
In stock
A
Aquatic Pets SA
South Africa
R99
In stock
S
Shrimp Nation
South Africa
R65
Sold out
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
A popular and effective algae-eating shrimp, known for its hardiness and active nature. A great addition to most community tanks to help with cleanup.
Key traits
shrimp
algae eater
scavenger
easy
community
small
Compatibility
Select a tank to see how this species fits.
Care guide
Everything you need to keep Amano Shrimp healthy in a South African setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6.5–8 and 22–26°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Amano Shrimp is omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for invertebrates — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
Amano Shrimp is generally peaceful. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Tankmates
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in invertebrates. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding
Breeding notes for Amano Shrimp vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
Keeping shrimp?
Shrimp forgive less than fish do — stable hardness and clean water are the whole game.
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Market intelligence
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Price history — last 90 days
SA price range this month: R40–105 · Average: R72
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Often kept with
Real pairwise verdicts for Amano Shrimp, not a same-category guess. Always confirm adult size and your tank's specifics before buying.
- Often kept together
Pristella Tetra
Pristella maxillaris
In a 20L+ tank
- Often kept together
Black Ruby Barb
Pethia nigrofasciata
In a 75L+ tank
- Often kept together
Giant Gourami
Osphronemus goramy
In a 1000L+ tank
- Often kept together
Crystal Black Shrimp
Caridina cantonensis var. 'Crystal Black'
In a 20L+ tank
- Often kept together
Corydoras Julii
Corydoras julii
In a 20L+ tank
- Often kept together
Red-bellied Pacu
Piaractus brachypomus
In a 1500L+ tank
- Often kept together
Orange Sakura Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi var. 'Orange Sakura'
In a 20L+ tank
- Often kept together
Black Phantom Tetra
Hyphessobrycon megalopterus
In a 20L+ tank