My Experiences With Amano Shrimp As Algae Eaters In My Planted Tanks! Amano Shrimp are one of the best algae eaters you can add to a freshwater aquarium, and they’ve earned that reputation for good reason. These shrimp are hardworking, versatile, and constantly foraging, which makes them a favorite among aquarists who want a natural way to keep their tanks clean. In my own aquariums, I’ve seen Amano Shrimp consume huge amounts of brown diatom algae and soft green algae, which can otherwise take