{"product_id":"sun-orange-amano-shrimp","title":"Sun Orange Amano Shrimp","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"shrimp-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .shrimp-desc { font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif; font-size:15px;\n    line-height:1.75; color:#1a1a2e; max-width:860px; margin:0 auto; }\n  .shrimp-desc p { margin-bottom:14px; }\n  h2.shrimp-title { font-family:Georgia,serif; font-size:1.7em; font-weight:bold;\n    color:#8b1a1a; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.03em;\n    border-bottom:2px solid #c0392b; padding-bottom:8px; margin-bottom:18px; }\n  .tip-box { background:#fdf0f0; border-left:4px solid #c0392b; border-radius:4px;\n    padding:12px 16px; margin:18px 0; font-size:0.95em; }\n  .tip-box strong { color:#8b1a1a; }\n  .warn-box { background:#fff3e0; border-left:4px solid #e67e22; border-radius:4px;\n    padding:12px 16px; margin:18px 0; font-size:0.95em; }\n  .warn-box strong { color:#b94600; }\n  .spec-table { width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; margin:20px 0; font-size:0.92em; }\n  .spec-table th { background:#c0392b; color:#fff; text-align:left; padding:8px 12px;\n    font-family:Georgia,serif; font-weight:bold; text-transform:uppercase;\n    letter-spacing:0.04em; font-size:0.85em; }\n  .spec-table td { padding:7px 12px; border-bottom:1px solid #f5d5d5; vertical-align:top; }\n  .spec-table tr:nth-child(odd) td { background:#fdf0f0; }\n  .spec-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background:#ffffff; }\n  .spec-table td:first-child { font-weight:bold; color:#8b1a1a;\n    white-space:nowrap; width:38%; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"shrimp-title\"\u003eSun Orange Amano Shrimp\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shrimp-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Orange Amano Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCaridina multidentata\u003c\/em\u003e) is a selectively bred color variant of the classic Amano Shrimp, featuring a warm, vivid orange-gold body in place of the translucent grey-blue of the standard form. The bright, consistent coloration makes this variant stand out dramatically against green plants and dark substrate while retaining every bit of the legendary algae-eating ability that made Amano Shrimp famous in the first place. Like the standard Amano, this variant grows to a substantial 2 inches, making it one of the largest true shrimp regularly kept in freshwater tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warn-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Copper Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper is \u003cstrong\u003efatal\u003c\/strong\u003e to all shrimp — even trace amounts. Never use copper-based medications or treatments in any aquarium housing shrimp. Check all fish medications carefully before use.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSun Orange Amanos are primarily \u003cstrong\u003ealgae and biofilm grazers\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than general scavengers, just like their standard-colored counterparts — they are well known for eating hair algae, thread algae, and beard algae that few other species in the hobby will touch. A group of Sun Orange Amanos working a planted tank provides the same effective, natural algae control as the wild-type coloration, with the added visual interest of their vivid orange-gold tone catching the eye against dark hardscape. Like all Amano Shrimp, this variety cannot reproduce in freshwater — larvae require brackish or saltwater to develop, so there is zero risk of a population explosion in a home aquarium. Color intensity in Sun Orange Amanos can vary somewhat from individual to individual and may shift slightly with diet, substrate, and lighting, but the orange-gold tone is a genetic trait of the variant rather than a temporary condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"warn-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠ Acclimation — Go Slowly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shrimp must be acclimated very slowly to a new aquarium — sudden parameter changes are a leading cause of losses on arrival. The preferred method is \u003cstrong\u003edrip acclimation\u003c\/strong\u003e: attach an airline tube with a knot or valve to create a slow drip from the tank into the bag or container, running for at least 60–90 minutes until the water volume has at least doubled. If drip acclimation equipment is not available, add \u003cstrong\u003eone tablespoon of tank water to the bag every 5 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e for at least 45–60 minutes before releasing the shrimp. Never rush this process.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tip-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding \u0026amp; Care Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like all Amano Shrimp, Sun Orange Amanos are algae feeders first — in a tank with healthy algae and biofilm growth, they will spend most of their day grazing and need very little supplemental feeding. Use food as a \u003cstrong\u003esupplement, not a primary food source\u003c\/strong\u003e. When algae is scarce, or to keep a group well-conditioned, offer \u003cstrong\u003eGlasGarten Shrimp Dinner 2\u003c\/strong\u003e a few times per week, and a light dusting of \u003cstrong\u003eGlasGarten Bacter AE\u003c\/strong\u003e to help build biofilm on surfaces. \u003cstrong\u003eGlasGarten Mineral Junkie Bites\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eGlasGarten Mineral Food\u003c\/strong\u003e support healthy molting and should be offered periodically, especially in softer water.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSun Orange Amanos are completely peaceful and make excellent additions to community planted tanks, shrimp colonies, and aquascapes of all kinds. They are more tolerant of a range of water parameters than Caridina cf. cantonensis varieties (like Crystal Reds or Taiwan Bees), making them a forgiving, low-maintenance choice for hobbyists who want effective algae control and standout color without the sensitivity of fancier shrimp. They will not interbreed with Neocaridina or Caridina dwarf shrimp and will not eat shrimp fry, so they are safe to keep alongside breeding colonies. Avoid housing them with aggressive or large fish that may see them as food, and use caution with bettas, as individual temperament varies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMolting is the most vulnerable period in a shrimp's life — for several hours after molting, the new shell is soft and the shrimp is defenseless. Do not remove molted shells from the aquarium; Sun Orange Amanos will consume them to reclaim the minerals they contain. A shrimp that fails to fully exit its old shell — a \u003cstrong\u003efailed molt\u003c\/strong\u003e — is usually a sign of insufficient minerals or unstable water parameters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec-table\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eSun Orange Amano Shrimp\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner — Easy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful — safe with small non-predatory fish and other dwarf shrimp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 2 inches (5 cm) — among the largest shrimp commonly kept in freshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGroup Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 minimum — Amanos are social and do best in groups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Stocking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 per 2–3 gallons for effective algae control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70–78°F (21–26°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal pH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal GH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–14 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal KH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0–10 dKH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIdeal TDS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150–300\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary Food\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlgae and biofilm (natural grazing) — the primary food source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupplemental Food\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlasGarten Shrimp Dinner 2; GlasGarten Bacter AE; GlasGarten Mineral Junkie Bites; GlasGarten Mineral Food\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapan, Taiwan, and the Korean Peninsula (color variant of standard Amano Shrimp)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNotes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fatal — never use copper medications in shrimp tanks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selectively bred orange-gold color variant of standard Amano Shrimp; intensity can vary by individual and conditions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cannot reproduce in freshwater — larvae require brackish water, so no population control needed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best known for eating hair, thread, and beard algae that most other species ignore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMolting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not remove molted shells — shrimp consume them for minerals\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTankmates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Will not eat shrimp fry — safe with breeding Neocaridina\/Caridina colonies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cuboid Nature Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52506762936631,"sku":"Caridina multidentata","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/cuboidstore.com\/products\/sun-orange-amano-shrimp","provider":"Cuboid Aquatics LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}