Shrimp comparison
Amano Shrimp vs Babaulti Shrimp
How the Amano Shrimp and Babaulti Shrimp compare on care, size, water and temperament, and which shrimp suits your tank.
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TL;DR, Amano Shrimp vs Babaulti Shrimp
The Amano Shrimp and the Babaulti Shrimp are close cousins, both in the Caridina group, so at a glance they ask for a lot of the same things. Both are happy somewhere around 20 to 28 °C and pH 6.5 to 7.5, so a single tank can suit either one. Neither is harder than the other to keep, so the choice comes down to look and stocking rather than skill. Read the full care notes on each below and pick the one whose look and pace fit the tank you're building.
Group compatibility overview
Excellent fit
Every key parameter overlaps and no major conflicts surfaced.
Temperature
- Amano Shrimp18–28 °C
- Babaulti Shrimp20–28 °C
pH
- Amano Shrimp6.5–7.5
- Babaulti Shrimp6.5–7.8
Hardness
- Amano Shrimp6–15 dGH
- Babaulti Shrimp4–10 dGH
Full attributes
Every parameter, side by side| Parameter |  ShrimpAmano ShrimpCaridina multidentata |  ShrimpBabaulti ShrimpCaridina babaulti |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Shrimp | Shrimp |
| Origin | Japan, Taiwan | India and South Asia |
| Temperature | 18–28 °C | 20–28 °C |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 | 6.5–7.8 |
| Hardness (dGH) | 6–15 | 4–10 |
| Flow rate | Low to High | Low to Medium |
| Min tank | 40 L | 20 L |
| Adult size | 2.5–3.5 cm | 2.5–3 cm |
| Difficulty | 2 / 5 | 2 / 5 |
| Lifespan | 2–3 yrs | 1.5–2 yrs |
| Diet | Omnivore (heavy algae grazer) | Omnivore / detritivore |
| Plant safe | Yes | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Direct answers to the questions search engines and AI assistants surface most often about this species.
Can you keep Amano Shrimp and Babaulti Shrimp together?
Yes. Their temperature and pH ranges overlap around 20 to 28 °C and pH 6.5 to 7.5, so one set of water conditions keeps both comfortable. Match group sizes and cover the usual planted-tank basics and they share a tank fine.
Which is easier to keep, the Amano Shrimp or the Babaulti Shrimp?
They sit at the same care level, both beginner-friendly, so neither is the obvious beginner pick. The decision is really about the look you're after.
Do Amano Shrimp and Babaulti Shrimp need the same water?
Close to it. Aim for 20 to 28 °C and pH 6.5 to 7.5 and you're in the shared sweet spot for both. Full ranges are in the table above.
What's the main difference between the Amano Shrimp and the Babaulti Shrimp?
It comes down to look, size and pace rather than one being flatly better. The table above lays the numbers out row by row.