I remember the first time I discovered that Amano shrimp were dying in my tank. As a new shrimp keeper, I was very excited to have these exotic-looking shrimp in my aquarium. However, after the first few days of cycling, they started to die mysteriously. Luckily, as time passed, I learned why that might be …
Since both Amano and Cherry shrimp are common in the aquarium industry, many aquarists wonder if they can coexist in the same tank. I had the same question when I first started growing Cherry shrimp. As time passed by, I learned how to successfully mix the two without creating conflicts. Amano shrimp can peacefully live …
As I noticed the algae growth in my aquarium, I wondered whether Amano shrimp would come to my rescue as they are supposed to be voracious eaters of algae. After extensive research and weeks of testing, I am willing to share what I found. Amano shrimp will eat soft algae, including brown, hair, green, and …