What size tank do amano shrimp need?
At least 10 gallons (38 liters) for a group of 3. The smallest standard tank that works is the 10 gallon. A bigger tank is always easier to keep stable. Scientific name: Caridina multidentata.
How many amano shrimp in each tank size?
This is how many each standard tank carries comfortably if amano shrimp are the only animals in it. Share the tank with other species and the number goes down.
| Tank | How many amano shrimp |
|---|---|
| 5 gallon | Too small |
| 10 gallon | up to 30 |
| 20 gallon long | 60 or more |
| 29 gallon | 60 or more |
| 40 gallon breeder | 60 or more |
| 55 gallon | 60 or more |
| 75 gallon | 60 or more |
| 125 gallon | 60 or more |
Check amano shrimp against your own tank and other fish
Good to know
- Keep at least 3. Amano shrimp feel safe in numbers and come out into the open more.
Tank mates for amano shrimp
These animals like the same water, are a safe size, and have a temper that fits. It is a match on paper: always watch new tankmates for the first week.
- Guppy
- Neon tetra
- Ember tetra
- Celestial pearl danio
- Platy
- Glowlight tetra
- Black neon tetra
- Harlequin rasbora
Poor matches
- Fancy goldfish: Goldfish do best with other fancy goldfish.
- Oscar: Oscar is aggressive and will bully or kill peaceful fish such as amano shrimp.
- Molly: They need different water: Amano shrimp likes a pH of 6.5–7.8, molly likes 7.5–8.5.
Questions and answers
What size tank do amano shrimp need?
At least 10 gallons (38 liters) for a group of 3. The smallest standard tank that works is the 10 gallon. A bigger tank is always easier to keep stable.
How many amano shrimp should be kept together?
At least 3. Amano shrimp are social animals and only behave naturally in a group. More is better if the tank has room.
Can amano shrimp live in a 10 gallon tank?
Yes. A 10 gallon tank carries up to about 30 as the only animals in the tank.
What temperature do amano shrimp need?
68–81 °F (20–27 °C), with a pH of 6.5–7.8. A heater is only needed if your room gets cold.
Can amano shrimp live with a betta?
Usually, yes, in a tank of 10 gallons (38 liters) or more. They like the same water: 75–81 °F (24–27 °C). Every betta has its own temper, so watch closely for the first week and have a spare tank ready.
More fish
Adult size, tank size and water ranges follow the mainstream care consensus (Seriously Fish species profiles and FishBase maximum lengths). Where sources differ we use the more cautious figure. Stocking numbers come from our stocking calculator.