Shrimp at Petco

My local petco has recently stocked some algae eating shrimp. They are named Japanese algae eating shrimp. The shrimp are a grayish clear and about an inch and a half long. I'm really considering getting shrimp because I heard they're really good at controlling algae and I have a problem. Also does anyone know what type of shrimp this is because I really doubt it's called Japanese algae eating shrimp. I heard really good things about shrimp and algae is this true?

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Permalink Reply by Chris T on October 21, 2011 at 6:42pm

its most likely ghost shrimp if its cheap. The best shrimp though out there are Red Cherry Shrimp or other similar strains as they are known to consume more different types of algae than other shrimps.

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Permalink Reply by 2apes2gp667wr on October 21, 2011 at 8:15pm

I think 1.5" is too big for ghosts in a pet store. Probably Caridina multidentata or Amano shrimp. Great shrimp to have in a planted tank.

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Permalink Reply by Collin on October 21, 2011 at 11:08pm

Are they good at eating algae? And how many would be enough for my 20 gallon to keep my plants algae free? (:

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Permalink Reply by 2apes2gp667wr on October 22, 2011 at 9:56am

The name was changed to multidentata Vinny. Japonica is still used & everyone knows what you're talking about when someone says japonica. Just letting you know. Hope yours are doing well.