Caridina cf. propinqua
pH
6.5 - 7.5
Temperature
22° - 27 °C
Max size
4 cm
Min tank
40 L
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A vivid orange relative of the amano shrimp, grazing algae just as industriously. Like the amano it will not breed in fresh water, so stock is wild-caught or brackish-raised.
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Everything you need to keep Sunkist Orange Amano Shrimp healthy in a South African setup.
A minimum 40L aquarium suits Sunkist Orange Amano Shrimp. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 6.5–7.5 and 22–27°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Sunkist Orange Amano Shrimp is omnivore — algae, biofilm, prepared foods. Feed a varied diet appropriate for invertebrates — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Sunkist Orange Amano Shrimp is generally peaceful, active algae grazer. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful, active algae grazer tankmates in invertebrates. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Sunkist Orange Amano Shrimp vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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