{"product_id":"shrimp-australian-amano","title":"Shrimp Australian Amano","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"477\"\u003eShrimp Australian Amano\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"477\"\u003eThe Australian Amano shrimp (\u003cem data-start=\"29\" data-end=\"45\"\u003eCaridina typus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a hardy native freshwater shrimp that grows to around 3–5 cm. It is an excellent algae-eating scavenger and is particularly effective at controlling problem algae such as black beard algae and string algae in planted aquariums. As a peaceful and relatively large shrimp species, it serves as a great native alternative to imported Japanese Amano shrimp. They do best when kept in groups and typically live for around 2–3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"504\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"504\"\u003eCare and Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"1048\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"637\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"637\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"522\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e A minimum of 40 litres (10 gallons) is recommended, ideally with plenty of plants, hiding spaces, and driftwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"679\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"679\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"656\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–28 °C (68–82 °F).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"700\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"700\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"689\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"793\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"793\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"712\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily herbivorous; feeds on algae, biofilm, and sinking pellets or wafers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"946\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"946\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"811\"\u003eTank Mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful and suitable for community aquariums, though they should not be housed with large or aggressive fish that may prey on them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"1048\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"1048\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"962\"\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very difficult in captivity, as the larvae require salt or brackish water to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aquaristic Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45873198596330,"sku":"19363","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/0866\/files\/Shrimp-Amano.jpg?v=1772714946","url":"https:\/\/www.aquaristiconline.com.au\/products\/shrimp-australian-amano","provider":"Aquaristic Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}