Gamba de Amano (Caridina multidentata)

Familia: Atyidae

La gamba de Amano es un atyido comedero de algas. Alcanza 4–6 cm; 18–26 °C en grupos.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura
18–26 °C
pH
6–7.5
Dureza GH
4–12 dGH
Tamaño adulto
4–6 cm
Tanque mínimo
40 L
Capa de nado
Bottom — constantly working over surfaces
Dificultad
Fácil
Temperamento
Extremely peaceful

Descripción de la especie

Caridina multidentata is an Atyidae freshwater shrimp, the famous Amano algae eater. In the aquarium it stays a tireless, peaceful grazer. Plan on 4–6 cm of adult shrimp at 18–26 °C, kept in groups of 5 or more, and pair it with any peaceful community fish.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat
Cool, clean, well-oxygenated mountain streams
Corriente
Moderate to strong current
Oxígeno disuelto
High oxygen

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato
Fine sand or smooth gravel
Decoración dura
Driftwood and stones with a natural algae cover
Plantas
Hardy plants; will not touch healthy leaves

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad
Groups of 5 or more; adults form loose colonies
Dieta
Voracious algae eater; supplement with algae wafers
Compañeros recomendados
  • Peaceful community fish of any size — Too large to be prey, too peaceful to harm
  • Freshwater snails — Complementary cleanup crew
Evitar con
  • Copper-based medications — Lethal to all invertebrates
  • Large crayfish and big-mouth cichlids — Will prey on shrimp

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual
Females are larger with a dotted line along the back
Método de cría
Larvae require a brackish/marine phase; rarely bred in home aquaria

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Es fácil cuidar a Gamba de Amano?

Fácil de cuidar. Extremely peaceful; Groups of 5 or more; adults form loose colonies.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Gamba de Amano?

Rango ideal: 18–26 °C. Evita cambios bruscos.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Gamba de Amano y qué acuario necesita?

Tamaño adulto: 4–6 cm. Mínimo 40 L.

¿Qué come Gamba de Amano?

Voracious algae eater; supplement with algae wafers. Combina pienso con alimentos congelados o vivos.

¿Puede convivir Gamba de Amano con otros peces?

Extremely peaceful. Compañeros recomendados: Peaceful community fish of any size — Too large to be prey, too peaceful to harm, Freshwater snails — Complementary cleanup crew. Evita Copper-based medications — Lethal to all invertebrates, Large crayfish and big-mouth cichlids — Will prey on shrimp.

¿De dónde es originario Gamba de Amano?

Originario de Japan and Taiwan — cool mountain streams; vive en cool, clean, well-oxygenated mountain streams. Moderate to strong current; high oxygen.

¿Cómo se reproduce Gamba de Amano?

Larvae require a brackish/marine phase; rarely bred in home aquaria. Females are larger with a dotted line along the back.