AMANO SHRIMP CARE – Best Algae Eater for Planted Tanks?

Learn about the amazing world of amano shrimp and why I want them in all my planted aquariums!

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0:00 Intro
0:34 What are amano shrimp?
1:20 Tank setup and water conditions
2:08 Molting
2:41 Suitable tank mates
3:23 How to prevent amano shrimp from escaping
4:15 Food and nutrition
5:05 Breeding and sexing amano shrimp

[anthonyragan]

Amanos really are greedy for food. I once saw two of mine engaged in a tug of war over a wafer one of them had stolen from the fish. I could almost hear tiny voices yelling "It's mine! It's mine!" :D

[bethnoirable]

LOVE how you split the progress bar and annotated the different sections of the video, I've never seen that before!

[quakeur]

The ”come at me bro ” part got me. Instant subscribe

[gabegaming]

I looked at your channel 4 times a day then I saw the video and I said “YAY”

[theultimateartistprodigy]

I got this notification and I never clicked so fast SHRIMP LIFE BABY

[patriciapowers]

Well, you were spot on and I was a day late. Bought some Amano shrimp yesterday and sure enough, found one dead on the floor today. I could have cried. Fish keeping is profoundly humbling.

[ctaqua]

Can I just say, this is so well organized with time stamps and very helpful tips/facts. Some of the best guides on youtube! Thank you!

[FrederickDunn]

This is a VERY interesting presentation, and thank you soooo much!!! Mine is being flown in so I'm trying to learn as much as possible before they arrive. Thumbs up and I wish you all the best!!!

[kateprescesky]

This was the perfect length of video for an introduction to my new Amanos. Thank you!

[marypaigeflynn]

Thanks Irene.. another great video filled with all kind of information! Thank you for sharing about these little amazing guys!!!♥️🌿🌱🐟💕🙏✌️

[LucyGr]

I am actually going to get some amano shrimp today! Perfect timing 😋

[philipbengtson]

Five years ago when I started back in the hobby I bought three amanos. Next day I found two dead. No not dead as they had mysterious appeared three days later. Just as you said they had molted.I was very happyI have gone on to raising cherry shrimp since then and breeding albino cats, German Blue rams, and dwarfs rainbows. All were by letting the fish do their own thing by accident except for the Rams which I purchased as a breeding pair.

[sakaynafilms]

I actually have amano shrimp in my community tank (guppies, a female beta, and tetras) and the shrimp have been doing great! I also have six in my 25 gallon aquarium and they are happy and healthy. I was sad to find out they only really live up to 4 years but they actually have been around longer. My male to female ratio is 2 to 4 males. Constantly breeding but I don't have time to raise the fry :( Thank you for your wonderful video!!!!
P.S YES they eat PEAS like MAD. They grab the entire thing and eat at it like it is NOTHING!

[knoxvitela]

I love your videos, your voice is awesome and I get excited when I start your videos !

[Smokeyddth]

Your videos are always on time. I just purchased some Amano shrimp

[KingerlySHolt]

OMG THANK YOU SO SO SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO, I still have the amano shrimps even after my betta fish passed away recently ;w;

[MidnightGeekSS]

I love amano shrimp, very quirky and pretty compatible with many fish

[hilmarv]

OK but you are the best educational fish you tuber and it's a straight up fact

[butterflyera]

Thanks irene now i know which shrimp i have to buy.💖

[Vincent-wsdg]

Hi Irene ! Love your videos ❤️ I get so much information from your channel. You've Inspired me to start the fish hobby, thanks!