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Compatibility brief

Can Amano Shrimp live with Assassin Snail?

Amano Shrimp

Amano Shrimp

Caridina multidentata

peaceful~5cm
Assassin Snail

Assassin Snail

Anentome helena

peaceful~2.5cm
VerdictCAUTION

Caution. Check the issues below before buying.

Amano Shrimp + Assassin Snail: Assassin Snail will eat shrimplets. Adult Amano Shrimp usually coexist with Assassin Snail in planted tanks, but offspring are eaten — expect the colony to hold steady or shrink, not grow.

Compatibility score

72/100

Profile confidence: low

Order of checkstank volume vs adults → predation mouth gap → temperament / fin nipping → shared water windows.

Min tank

40L

Combined minimum footprint reference for these two species: about 40L (larger active fish often want more length).

Temperature
Range in °C20–28°C shared
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pH
Range7–7.5 shared
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Assessment details

  1. Assassin Snail will eat shrimplets

    Top issue

    Adult Amano Shrimp usually coexist with Assassin Snail in planted tanks, but offspring are eaten — expect the colony to hold steady or shrink, not grow.

  2. Compatible temperature range

    Both fish can comfortably share similar water temperatures.

“Assassin Snail will eat shrimplets”

Assassin Snail will eat shrimplets
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Plan further

Check each species’ mates list, size the glass, then verify the full stock in the builder. Methodology explains how verdicts are produced.

Individual fish vary in personality. Fishori uses conservative hobby rules. Observe any new introduction closely, feed thoughtfully, and keep a quarantine or backup plan. This is not veterinary advice.

Profile data confidence: medium. Typical care sources — trade names for this fish get mixed up, so verify the ID before you buy.

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Amano Shrimp + Assassin Snail — common questions

Can Amano Shrimp live with Assassin Snail?
Yes, if you plan for it. The verdict is CAUTION, which means the pairing works when specific conditions are met, not by default. The assessment details on this page list what to set up first.
What tank size do you need for Amano Shrimp and Assassin Snail together?
Plan around 40 litres as the working minimum. That figure comes from each species' published minimum and their group needs, and it assumes adult sizes, not shop sizes.
What's the main risk?
Assassin Snail will eat shrimplets. That is the first thing to plan around. The matching entry under assessment details on this page explains the reasoning and the numbers behind it.