Caridina Typus aka Australian Amano Shrimps
Common Name: Australian Amano Shrimp
Scientific name: Caridina Typus
Wild Origin: Australia
Maximum Size: 4-6 cm
Australian Amano Shrimp Care:
Tank Parameters Required:
pH – 6.8-8.0
gH – 5-15
kH – 1-5
TDS – 100-600
Temperature – 20-25C or 68 – 78F
Temperament: Friendly
Breeding: Extremely Hard – Brackish water is needed for zoes to survive initial stages of life.
Difficulty: Easy
Great for hair algae and not harming other tank mates.