Orange Yamato Shrimp - Caridina multidentata

🦐 Orange Amano Shrimp – Caridina multidentata

Common Name
Orange Amano Shrimp

Scientific Name
Caridina multidentata

🏡 Care
Easy to medium
Pure freshwater shrimp, requires a well-planted aquarium
Prefers soft to medium hard water
Very peaceful, ideal for community tanks

🌿 Diet
Omnivore
Eats algae, biofilm, and food scraps
Supplement with vegetables (zucchini, spinach) or special shrimp food

🧬 Behavior and Benefits
Mostly nocturnal
Efficient algae and detritus remover
Does not attack healthy plants

🐠 Tank Mates
Compatible with other shrimp, snails, and peaceful fish
No problems in mixed aquariums

⭐ Special Features
Bright orange coloration, striking in any aquarium
Robust and adaptable
Popular ornamental shrimp species for beginners and experienced aquarists