Shrimp-Sun Orange Amano

Sun Orange Amano Shrimp (Caridina multidentata variant)

The Sun Orange Amano Shrimp is a unique color form of the classic Amano shrimp, featuring a warm orange hue along the body instead of the usual translucent tone. Known for its excellent algae-eating ability, it’s one of the best cleanup crew members for planted or community aquariums.

Care Information:

• Scientific name: Caridina multidentata

• Adult size: ±4–5 cm

• Temperament: Peaceful, community-safe

• Temperature: 20–27 °C

• pH: 6.5–7.5

• Hardness: Soft to moderately hard

• Tank setup: Well-planted aquarium with plenty of surfaces for grazing and stable, clean water conditions

• Diet: Algae, biofilm, sinking pellets, blanched vegetables

Notes:
The Sun Orange Amano is hardy, active, and ideal for keeping aquariums clean of soft algae and debris. While adults thrive in freshwater, their larvae require brackish conditions to develop — breeding usually needs a separate setup.