Your Cart is Empty
WELCOME TO LCA
WE SHIP ORDERS ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY
cut off for same week orders is 12pm sunday
*we do not ship plants or livestock to tas or w.a without quarrantine approval*
Sale
$23.97 - $26.97$39.95 - $44.95
Caridina typus aka Australian Amano Shrimp. Similar to Amano Shrimp (Caridina japonica/Caridina multidentata).
🦐 Amano Shrimp – The Ultimate Algae Eater for Planted Tanks
Keep your aquarium clean and full of character with Amano Shrimp, the go-to choice for aquascapers and hobbyists alike. Famous for their voracious appetite for algae, these peaceful, active shrimp are the perfect cleanup crew for planted tanks.
Why Amano Shrimp Are a Must-Have:
-
🧽 Exceptional algae eaters – including hair algae black beard algae & detritus
-
🌿 Safe for plants and peaceful with tank mates
-
👀 Fun to watch – always foraging, always active
-
🧬 Long-lived & hardy in well-maintained aquariums
Care Requirements:
-
Tank Size: 30L+
-
Water Temp: 20–28°C
-
pH: 6.0–7.5
-
Diet: Algae, biofilm, sinking wafers, blanched veg
-
Lifespan: Up to 2–3 years
Tip: Keep in groups of 3 or more for natural behaviour. Not recommended for tanks with aggressive fish or predatory species.
$74.95$0.00
This beautiful variety of submersed plants is perfect for any hobbyist looking to fill out their aquascape with vibrant colours and contrasting foliage. 100 stems selected from 6-8 different species will give you plenty to work with.
ALGAE CREW
Got algae issues? No worries, the Algae Crew is here! You won't believe your eyes when you see how quickly this crew will have your plants looking great! This Algae Crew pack contains Nerite Snails, NQ Algae Shrimps and Red Nose Shrimps. Our other algae eaters are also listed here in this collection, if you want to mix and match you own crew. As for Black Beard Algae, Amano Shrimps are your go to. Also remember to check out our Triple B (Black Beard Blast) to give you the algae fighting edge.
Sold out
Algae Crew Pack
$249.95
Sold Out
Buy in Bulk and save!
Dreaming of a weekend spent aquascaping? Have a new or large tank that needs some foreground attention?
Check out our value packs - the more you buy the more you save!
5 Pots - Save 15%
10 Pots - Save 20%
*Pictures are for reference only. Aquatic plants adapt and change depending on their tank environment and the many variables ie lighting, fertilisers, CO2, etc
Sold out
Carpet Pack 4 Pots
$51.80
Sold Out
All In ONE Premium
Shop Now
LCA's All in-One Premium Liquid Fertiliser is a super concentrated solution that supplies all the necessary micro and macro nutrients to ensure that your plants grow and develop in a healthy way. It has high concentration levels of Iron in DTPA form which means it is specially formulated for tanks with a Ph level of up to 7.5 Full 3x per week dosing provides enough Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Iron and other important key trace elements for even the most demanding tanks.
If you have soft water or are using RO/DI water you should also be using LCA's GH+Booster to ensure proper magnesium and calcium levels following a water change.
*Safe to use on fish, snail and shrimp* ( note if you have sensitive shrimps please use the Shrimp Safe Version).
Plant Maintenance
Planted aquariums can be a beautiful addition to your home, but the plants require regular maintenance to keep them looking their best.
Trimming
The thing about aquatic plants is that you can’t prune them continuously and expect new shoots. Aquatic plant species are always in the process of shedding old growth to put energy into new shoots and leaves. If you trim the top of your stem plants to keep them short, eventually those old stems might not provide any new growth as they will be too far-gone to do much of anything.
Read MoreTrimming
The thing about aquatic plants is that you can’t prune them continuously and expect new shoots. Aquatic plant species are always in the process of shedding old growth to put energy into new shoots and leaves. If you trim the top of your stem plants to keep them short, eventually those old stems might not provide any new growth as they will be too far-gone to do much of anything.
Algae in Low Tech Tank
So - you’ve started a new planted aquarium, it’s cycling away, you’ve put in some plants and hardscape and everything is looking great.
Then one day you look in to admire your hard work and there is algae on your leaves, diatoms on your substrate, and generally things just look like a huge mess.
Your immediate reaction will be to make some changes to your lighting, or your fertilisation, or throw in some algaecide, maybe mess with some other parameters you feel might be the root of the issue.
But wait! Sometimes the key to beating algae is to simply just wait it out.
Read MoreThen one day you look in to admire your hard work and there is algae on your leaves, diatoms on your substrate, and generally things just look like a huge mess.
Your immediate reaction will be to make some changes to your lighting, or your fertilisation, or throw in some algaecide, maybe mess with some other parameters you feel might be the root of the issue.
But wait! Sometimes the key to beating algae is to simply just wait it out.
When is the best time to start dosing your aquarium with fertiliser?
Have you put any plants in your aquarium? Then start dosing!
Even if you have a nutrient-rich substrate, such as aquasoil or a DIY dirted solution, you need to dose liquid fertiliser to your water column.
Why is that? These enriched substrates do hold a lot of nutrients and will be leeching ammonia and/or nitrates for the first few weeks after setting up your aquarium, but won’t be doing so at a rate sufficient for your plants’ needs. These substrates typically don’t supply enough potassium or micronutrients in the early stages either.
Read MoreEven if you have a nutrient-rich substrate, such as aquasoil or a DIY dirted solution, you need to dose liquid fertiliser to your water column.
Why is that? These enriched substrates do hold a lot of nutrients and will be leeching ammonia and/or nitrates for the first few weeks after setting up your aquarium, but won’t be doing so at a rate sufficient for your plants’ needs. These substrates typically don’t supply enough potassium or micronutrients in the early stages either.
